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Astros opt to not play Friday night in protest of police brutality, Jacob Blake shooting
Read full article: Astros opt to not play Friday night in protest of police brutality, Jacob Blake shootingThe Astros were scheduled to host Oakland and the game was to begin at 8:10 p.m. That game will be postponed. Players from both teams laid number 42 jerseys on home plate in honor of Jackie Robinson, accompanied with a Black Lives Matter jersey. The Houston Astros players, with support from the Oakland players, have decided to postpone tonights game, the Astros wrote in a statement. We support their decision to make a strong statement in support of the fight for racial equality. The Astros and As will proudly celebrate Jackie Robinson Day tomorrow when play is resumed.See what happened: