The Arizona Diamondbacks open their second road trip of the 2023 season with a three-game set at the Miami Marlins.
: The Marlins are coming off a series victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. They also took two of three from the Twins in their second series of the year. However, they already have dropped five of seven games to the New York Mets this year, making them 6-7 overall. The Marlins' offense is averaging just 3.15 runs per game, last in the National League. Their staff ERA of 5.09 is third from the bottom.
The team, which will be out of town on Jackie Robinson Day and plans to celebrate during the next homestand, has two events planned this week, both at MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Branch Teen Center, 548 W. Southern Ave, Phoenix:30 participating club members will attend a viewing of the film “42,” with a discussion to follow around the significance of Jackie Robinson, his values and what they mean to them.
Panelists include Edwin Jackson, The Player’s Alliance; Travis Hardin, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church and former Minor League baseball player; and Arizona State Representative Marcelino Quiñonez.The D-backs Academy, RBI team and Nike will host a free immersive clinic for the members of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley on how to play the Jackie Robinson way. The clinic will take place on the field with stations, exhibition games and a post-event lunch.
Before the game, the national anthem will be performed by the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, who will also perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Richard Yarbough, an administrator at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. Yarbough played baseball for two years at USC.
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