The New York Mets’ Dominic Smith fielder chose to play Wednesday against the Miami Marlins because some players and teams decided against him during the Jacob Blake shooting in Wisconsin.
Smith knelt down during the national anthem prior to the game and spoke emotionally with journalists about racial injustice and police brutality after the game.
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“Just like everything else in the world, I decided to take a step back, and take a step back from the world and see what’s going on. That’s why I chose evening, “Smith said of kneeling during the national anthem, according to SNY. “I felt last night was the perfect night, especially with other teams canceling their games, especially after watching the NBA. They canceled all their games today, so I just wanted to take such a stand and show my support. . “
Smith added: “The hardest part is to see that people still do not care. For this to happen continuously, it just shows the hatred in people’s hearts. That just sucks, you know. Be a black man in America is not easy Like I said, I was not there [mentally] today, but I will find it good. “
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Several NBA playoff games, such as WNBA and MLB games, were postponed after Milwaukee Bucks players chose not to show up earlier in the day for their game against the Orlando Magic.
Smith’s teammate Michael Conforto told reporters he wished he had been on the field with him.
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“Of course we support Dom and his views. He’s pretty outspoken about how he feels, ‘Conforto said. ‘I actually walked past him, I did not see him kneel, and I told him I wished I had been out with him. … We support him 100 percent, regardless of what he chooses to do. ”
