Tearful return: Emotional Marlins win

MIAMI — Jose Fernandez’s presence was everywhere on Monday night, and collectively, the Marlins fed off the energy. Dee Gordon set the tone with a tearful leadoff homer that tugged at the heartstrings of everyone at Marlins Park.

Gordon had four hits and Justin Bour collected three, helping the Marlins break open a big lead and hold off the Mets, 7-3, on a night they paid tribute to Fernandez, whose death on Sunday morning in a boating accident rocked the sports world.

Following the win, the Marlins’ players and coaches circled the pitcher’s mound in a display of unity, standing shoulder to shoulder while Giancarlo Stanton delivered a speech and the crowd chanted “Jo-se! Jo-se!” The players then removed their caps, leaving them on the mound while many Mets players remained in the dugout, watching in silence.

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