A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled New York City on Friday, coinciding with the Yankees' batting practice session before their home opener. Now, just three days later, the team is gearing up for another natural phenomenon - a solar eclipse.
The solar eclipse is expected to occur on Monday afternoon, with parts of upstate New York falling within the path of totality. In anticipation of this celestial event, the Yankees have adjusted their game schedule, pushing back the start time to 6:05 p.m. to account for potential delays.
To commemorate the occasion, the first 15,000 fans arriving at the stadium will receive a special Yankees solar eclipse T-shirt. Despite the unique circumstances, Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated that the team has not yet made any changes to their pregame routine in light of the eclipse.
Boone recalled his experience during the last total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017, when he was covering the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Reflecting on the event, Boone mentioned that he had the necessary protective glasses and found the phenomenon to be intriguing.
As the Yankees prepare to face off against the Marlins, the team remains vigilant and open to any potential adjustments that may be required due to the solar eclipse. Fans and players alike are looking forward to this unique convergence of baseball and astronomy.
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