Marlins, Pirates to play 2-game series in Puerto Rico
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Major League Baseball is taking Roberto Clemente Day to a whole new level in 2016.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins will play a two-game series in San Juan, Puerto Rico on May 30-31 to celebrate the occasion, commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday.
It will be the first time regular season games are played in Puerto Rico since June 2010, when the New York Mets and Marlins played a three-game set. Miami will serve as the home team this time around.
Clemente, a Puerto Rico native, is the most notable baseball player to hail from the island for his accomplishments both on and off the field.
The 2016 celebration will mark the 15th annual Roberto Clemente Day.