The New York Yankees delayed batting practice Monday in order to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse.
After pushing back the start time of Monday's game against the Miami Marlins, the Yankees players were all out of the dugout getting a glimpse of the total solar eclipse. Of course, they were wearing protective eye wear.
Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that all batting practice was delayed until 4:40 p.m. ET for safety reasons.
Pretty amazing scene at Yankee stadium right now. pic.twitter.com/TdTtgmm9kc
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) April 8, 2024
Nestor Cortes, checking out the eclipse, was in a chatty mood despite starting tonight.
— Gary Phillips (@GaryHPhillips) April 8, 2024
He and Gerrit Cole agreed: Tommy Kahnle would have been the #Yankees player most likely to look at the eclipse without glasses, but he's not here. 🌑 https://t.co/y8QQ6ojeLb
Gerrit Cole eclipsing
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) April 8, 2024
(via @BryanHoch) pic.twitter.com/FSw4GV7P7J
Tonight’s #Yankees starter, Nestor Cortes, checking out the solar eclipse (with protective eyewear, of course!) pic.twitter.com/82rCUVivNy
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) April 8, 2024
The Yankees and Marlins are set for a first pitch at 6:05 p.m. ET.
