It was perhaps the most moving part of the Royals' pregame ceremony at their home opener Monday honoring the memory of Yordano Ventura, who died tragically in a January car accident in the Dominican Republic.
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From near home plate, Eric Hosmer spoke to the crowd as he was flanked by manager Ned Yost, general manager Dayton Moore and catcher Salvador Perez: "On behalf of Ned and Dayton and Sal and the rest of the Royals, we want to thank you, Royals fans, for your tremendous support through all of this.