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Marlins return to field to toast Fernandez after emotional win

Jasen Vinlove / Reuters

The Miami Marlins had one final tribute for their fallen teammate.

Long after fans had emptied Marlins Park following Miami's 7-3 win over the New York Mets on Monday, the grieving club returned to the mound to give a toast to the sky in honor of the late Jose Fernandez:

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Monday's contest marked Miami's first game since Fernandez's death. The 24-year-old was killed Sunday morning in a boating accident.

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