Hundreds of fans are streaming into a Miami-area church for a public viewing of Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a weekend boat crash along with two friends. Earlier, Marlins players and officials gathered outside the team's ballpark to send off a hearse containing Fernandez's body. _____3:05 p.m.A hearse carrying the body of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez has been escorted from the team's ballpark by players and personnel. A public viewing is scheduled later Wednesday at a Miami-area Catholic church, followed by a private funeral Mass on Thursday. The Miami Marlins have scheduled a public memorial service for pitcher Jose Fernandez, who was killed in a weekend boat crash along with two friends.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 28, 2016 15:56 UTC