Marlins, Mets remember Jose Fernandez with emotional pregame ceremony

The Marlins and Mets held an emotional pregame ceremony to remember pitcher Jose Fernandez on Monday.

The Marlins and Mets held an emotional pregame ceremony to remember pitcher Jose Fernandez on Monday, who was killed in a boating accident Sunday.

Both teams lined up on the baseline with Fernandez’s initials and number written on their hats, and Miami dressed in Fernandez’s jersey. A moment of silence was held, ‘Take Me Out To The Ballgame’ was played, and both teams hugged afterward. The Marlins then knelt at the mound and drew Fernandez’s number in the dirt.

What a moment.#JDF16 pic.twitter.com/iT7KLTEmaQ

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 26, 2016

Bigger than baseball.#JDF16 pic.twitter.com/VAnZXVBh1j

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 26, 2016

After the game, the Marlins went back to the mound and left their hats there.

We played for you.

We won for you.

We will forever honor you.#JDF16 pic.twitter.com/YX3zCxjaGI

— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 27, 2016

Chilling. Marlins players left all their caps on the mound as they left the field in honor of Jose Fernandez. pic.twitter.com/ifehMRz2EF

— Will Manso (@WillManso) September 27, 2016

Fernandez was killed in a boating accident on Sunday morning along with his two friends. He was 24.