Marlin's magical home run a heart-breaking tribute to Jose Fernandez

Moments after the Miami Marlins' emotional pregame tribute to Jose Fernandez, Dee Gordon honoured his memory in the best way possible — with a home run.

In what was an emotional moment for everyone in the park, Gordon, normally a left-handed hitter, chose to take the first pitch he saw hitting right-handed, in honour of his friend. He also wore Fernandez's batting helmet and like all the players on the Marlins, the late pitcher's No. 16 on his back.

After he switched back, he hit the third pitch from Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon over the right-field wall.

Gordon was embraced by his teammates when he made it back to home base and retreated to the dugout in tears.

The Marlins took the first of the three-game series against the Mets 7-3.