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Orioles Kneel During Pregame Tribute To Black Lives Matter Movement; Stand With Arms Locked For National Anthem

BOSTON (WJZ) -- The Orioles opened up their 2020 season at Fenway Park in Boston against the Red Sox Friday night.

A special pregame ceremony was held as a show of unity in the fight against racial injustice.

Both the Orioles and Red Sox took a knee before the National Anthem, holding a black ribbon to recognize the Black Lives Matter movement.

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BOSTON, MA - JULY 24: The entire Baltimore Orioles team kneels during a Black Lives Matter demonstration prior to first pitch against the Boston Red Sox on Opening Day at Fenway Park on July 24, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)

During the National Anthem, the Orioles stood and locked arms in unison.

"One team. United for change. #BlackLivesMatter." the team posted to its social media pages.

Martinez Has 3 RBIs, Red Sox Beat Orioles 13-2 In Opener

During pregame warm-ups, the Orioles also wore Black Lives Matter T-shirts.

The Orioles lost their first game of the season 13-2.

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