What happened: Gerrit Cole, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and David Bednar took part in an annual kids-only press conference before Thursday's game. The event included families of TuesPromiseOrg, including grandchildren of people who died on 9/11 and Gold Star families of post-9/11 conflicts.

Why it matters: The gathering connected players with families carrying personal ties to national tragedy and military service. It also gave the club a community-facing moment before the night's action.

What to watch: The players' availability and performance will be tracked in Thursday's game.