Mets vs Marlins Set for MLB Puerto Rico Series in 2020
By Parker White
On Monday, Major League Baseball unveiled the 2020 schedule for all 30 teams, and one of the series that's getting plenty of attention is the three-game set that will take place between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins. They're headed to San Juan, Puerto Rico from April 28-30.
MLB will return to San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2020 when the @Marlins host the @Mets in a three-game series from April 28th-30th at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.
— MLB Communications (@MLB_PR) August 12, 2019
The Marlins will be considered the home team in this series, which will take place at Hiram Bithorn Stadium.
The two organizations are no strangers to playing each other on the island, as they previously squared off in 2010 at the same location. This will be the fourth time both franchises have played in Puerto Rico overall.
#OurColores were selected to play in the 2020 Puerto Rico Series.
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) August 12, 2019
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“It’s an honor for the Marlins to represent Major League Baseball in this special series against the Mets,” Marlins CEO and co-owner Derek Jeter said in a statement. “Miami serves as the gateway to the Caribbean and Latin America, and we are grateful for the chance to showcase the new Miami Marlins organization to our neighbors in Puerto Rico. We are looking forward to the opportunity to celebrate Puerto Rico’s rich baseball heritage and passion for the game and continue our mission to grow the game of baseball in our community while fostering the shared love for our national pastime.”
The last time MLB played in Puerto Rico was in 2018, when the Cleveland Indians hosted the Minnesota Twins in a two-game set.