‘I’m a Christian’: MLB player explains why he refused to take a knee during national anthem

Published July 24, 2020 7:45pm ET



Major League Baseball’s season opener looked different than usual for more than just a lack of a live audience.

In a moment of solidarity for racial injustice in the country, players and coaches could be seen during Thursday night’s game kneeling during the national anthem, a demonstration started by National Football League players four years ago. At the Giants vs. Dodgers game in Los Angeles, every player could be seen taking a knee during the anthem and holding a black cloth, except one.

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