Dodgers players take part in the unveiling of a Jackie Robinson mural, listen to an address from his son and honor Robinson's wife before win over Reds.
were out in the community; Price at Longfellow Elementary School in Pasadena, reading the book “I Am Jackie Robinson” to students; Betts at Robinson’s nearby alma mater, John Muir High School, helping unveil a mural of Robinson in the campus’ courtyard.MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on Friday, which is the 75th anniversary of the Dodgers legend breaking baseball’s color barrier. Here’s our coverage.
And after an on-field pregame ceremony that included Robinson’s 99-year-old widow, Rachel, the Dodgers secured their fourth straight win, too,and Tyler Anderson combined for a strong night on the mound. Gonsolin pitched four scoreless innings, stranding all six runners who reached. Then Anderson piggybacked with a four-inning, one-run relief appearance.
Trea Turner had two hits on the night, extending his hitting streak to 26 games stretching to last season. Dodgers players wear No. 42, in honor of Jackie Robinson, while listening to the singing of the national anthem before Friday’s game.He noted the barriers standing before Black players hoping to reach the big leagues, resulting in part from MLB’s decision to cut down on the size of farm systems and the length of the draft.
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