Alyssa Nakken: Last News

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler plans to use his position to speak out against racial injustice and provide a voice for those who aren’t heard. Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.

The game also featured the first female coach in MLB history, Alyssa Nakken, at first base for the Giants.President Donald Trump voiced his displeasure Tuesday morning, tweeting, «Looking forward to live sports, but any time I witness a player kneeling during the National Anthem, a sign of great disrespect for our Country and our Flag, the game is over for me!»Kapler shared his plans when he addressed the team earlier Monday and said everyone would be supported by the Giants no matter what they decided to do.«I wanted them to know that I wasn't pleased with the way our country has handled police brutality and I told them I wanted to amplify their voices and I wanted to amplify the voice of the Black community and marginalized communities