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The baseball world reacts to Dee Gordon's incredible lead-off home run

Published Nov. 15, 2016 2:50 p.m. ET

Teddy Mitrosilis

Dee Gordon hit lead-off for the Miami Marlins on Monday, their first game since Jose Fernandez was tragically killed in a boating accident, and he took the first pitch from the right-handed batter's box while wearing Fernandez's helmet.

He then switch back to his customary left side, and on the third pitch hit it out, his first homer of the season.

It was a truly amazing moment that touched the entire baseball world.

Just amazing, @FlashGJr. #JDF16 pic.twitter.com/Tgg03ZSJlt
— MLB (@MLB) September 26, 2016

Dee Gordon in tears after hitting his home run. Crushing. (Photos via @MLBTV). pic.twitter.com/HGhCD9dgOX
— Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder) September 26, 2016