America’s heroes will be honored during America’s pasttime on Friday, when the Gatemen and all other Cape Cod League home teams will wear red shirts to support the troops.

The initiative, called “Red Shirt Friday” is collaborating with the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Home Base Program for a second season.

On Friday, July 17, the first pitch at Spillane Field will be thrown out by Angela Cincis, First Lieutenant, Military Police with the Massachusetts Army National Guard and Veteran Outreach Coordinator for the Home Base Program.

Members of the Home Base team will be attending several Friday games throughout the season and acting as a resource for veterans and their families.