Marlins Honor Jose Fernandez, Dee Gordon Leads Off With Emotional Home Run

" The Marlins started the game with a somber version of ‘take me out to the ballgame’ in memory of Jose. #RIPJoseFernandez pic.twitter.com/FPtWSR3ClR — Marc Hochman (@MarcHochman) September 26, 2016 "

The Miami Marlins played this somber rendition of Take Me Out to the Ballgame before this evening’s game against the Mets, in emotional remembrance of Jose Fernandez, who tragically died early Sunday morning in a boating accident.

Afterwards, Fernandez’s teammates each drew his number into the pitcher’s mound, and were embraced by members of the Mets.

What a moment.#JDF16 pic.twitter.com/iT7KLTEmaQ
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 26, 2016

Every member of the Mets came across to hug every member of the Marlins. pic.twitter.com/JdzruihQyH
— CBS Sports MLB (@CBSSportsMLB) September 26, 2016

After the ceremony, Dee Gordon led off for the Marlins, hit his first home run of the season, and embraced his teammates:

This tragedy continues to be a gutting reminder of how fleeting life can be.

[Display image via Jared Carrabis]