Minnesota Twins: COVID-19, BLM Tributes make Home Opener one to remember

Members of the Minnesota Twins celebrate a win over the Chicago White Sox during the Opening Day game at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 24, 2020. The Twins defeated the White Sox 10-5. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Members of the Minnesota Twins celebrate a win over the Chicago White Sox during the Opening Day game at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 24, 2020. The Twins defeated the White Sox 10-5. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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The Minnesota Twins pay homage to both George Floyd and COVID-19 Coronavirus first responders during home opener at Target Field on Tuesday.

Before baseball resumed at home at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins paid homage to several people and groups before first pitch.

The Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in their home opener Tuesday. During the Twins home opener the organization conducted special tributes to George Floyd, COVID-19 frontline workers and Twins legends celebrating the Twins’ 60th season in franchise history.

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