KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Before the Kansas City Symphony Musicans played a stirring rendition of the national anthem at Game 6 of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium, there was a moment of silence for Oscar Taveras, the Cardinals rookie who was killed in a car wreck in the Dominican Republic on Sunday.
Moment of silence for Oscar Taveras ... pic.twitter.com/lghbxXYLPE
— Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan) October 28, 2014 It was an excellent gesture, a way to recognize the life that was taken by this horrible tragedy.
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Royals starter Yordano Ventura, a friend of Taveras', had a special tribute on his hat.
Ventura honors Oscar Taveras pic.twitter.com/YlvdiUqOXz
— Justin McGuire (@JMcGuireSN) October 29, 2014