MIAMI -- The Marlins and Cubs held a 17-second moment of silence before their game Friday night, a tribute to the 17 victims in last month's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in nearby Parkland, Florida.
The teams also hosted survivors of the shooting and families of those killed, four of whom threw out the first pitch.
"It means a lot to come here and get a break," 17 year-old survivor Ben Wikander said before the game. "The last six weeks have been really tough."
Wikander threw his pitch with his left hand since his right arm still is in a sling and needs one more surgery.