In their home city but not on their home turf, the New York Yankees gave the city the respect it truly deserves.
In a peculiar twist of events, the New York Yankees found themselves facing the Tampa Bay Rays in a stadium that was quite unfamiliar to them both.
Their night at Citi Field started with the Yankees honoring those who lost their lives during the tragedy of 9/11 16 years ago.
.@Yankees & Rays hold a moment of silence to honor the victims of 9/11 prior to Monday's national anthem ?? pic.twitter.com/eSqMb8EpaQ
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 11, 2017
In addition to their powerful moment of silence in the city that was most directly affected, the Yankees also sported new caps with a flag detail on the side.
Tonight's @Yankees hats: pic.twitter.com/pjICHNu3IB
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) September 11, 2017
Prior to last night’s game, the Yankees also reinstated OF Clint Frazier, who was last seen struggling with Double-A Trenton.
But before you look at the stats, just remember that the Yankees called up Matt Holliday, who was 6-for-25 in Single-A Tampa during his rehab stint.
Last night we also celebrated a special occasion for one New York Yankees player. Jacoby Ellsbury turned 34 years old and celebrated his birthday by breaking a record!
Jacoby Ellsbury is an all-time Major League record-holder. He draws his 30th catcher's interference. He passes Pete Rose and stands alone
— David Adler (@_dadler) September 12, 2017
Congratulations to the Chief! He is now a record-holder not just with the Yankees but with the entirety of Major League Baseball.
We’ll pick up again tomorrow when the Yankees go back to Citi Field to take on a non-New York team again. Confusing? Yes. But it’s all a part of the game!
