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Padres don pink to pay tribute to mothers

Throughout the game, pink was the dominant color under mostly blue skies. It was part of Major League Baseball's "Going to Bat Against Breast Cancer" initiative celebrated each Mother's Day.

The players' uniforms, batting gloves, wrist bands, bats and cleats are among items to be auctioned to raise funds in the fight against breast cancer.

Shields discusses his mother
James Shields discusses how hard his mother worked when he was a child and what the love she provides means to him

These are one-of-a-kind memorabilia that has special meaning to the players and those acquiring them.