Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura Honors Oscar Taveras with Message on Hat

As he took the mound for Game 6 of the World Series, Kansas City Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura honored late St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras, who died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic, with a message on his hat, glove and cleats.

The two players became good friends while playing in the Double-A Texas League, according to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com (h/t Drew Silva of Hardball Talk).

After the game, Ventura said his play was dedicated to Taveras:

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