Cincy MLB team celebrates Hispanics
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds plan a colorful, music-filled tribute to Hispanic heritage and culture at Thursday night’s game with the Chicago Cubs.
Salsa bands will play, and costumed dancers from Central and South America and an honor guard carrying flags from all Spanish-speaking countries will be part of the festivities marking the beginning of the national Hispanic Heritage month.
The Reds say their Latino players will be recognized for charitable and on-field achievements.
Cincinnati and the Reds have long had a reputation for hosting Hispanic players. Ten Latin-born players are on the current team.
One of the Reds’ stars in the early 20th century was a Cuban-born pitcher, and Hall of Fame first baseman Tony Perez from Cuba is considered one of the most-popular players in Reds history.