Cleveland Guardians players Brayan Rocchio, José Ramírez, and J.T. Maguire were among millions of people across North America who took a moment to gaze up at the total solar eclipse before their home opener against the Chicago White Sox on Monday in Cleveland. The moon blocking the sun provided a main event for fans, as well as athletes from other teams who joined in on the excitement during pregame warm-ups.
In fact, this unique event transcended sports, as players, caddies, fans, and reporters at Augusta National Golf Club also paused to look up at the sky during a practice round for the Masters. Athletes like Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team also joined millions of spectators across the eclipse’s path to witness the spectacle.
The Guardians rescheduled their home game to allow fans to witness this natural phenomenon without it interfering with play on the field. Photos and videos from the scene captured everyone’s excitement as they marveled at the beauty of the eclipse and created lasting memories together.
From baseball fields to golf courses, athletes and fans alike marveled at this rare phenomenon that brought people together in shared experience. This unique event proved that even sports can take a backseat to something truly special.
