Oakland's Maxwell kneels during anthem for 2nd straight day

September 24, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. | Updated September 24, 2017 at 8:01 p.m.

by Associated Press

Oakland Athletics' Mark Canha (20) places his hand on the shoulder of Bruce Maxwell as Maxwell takes a knee during the national anthem prior to a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Oakland Athletics' Mark Canha (20) places his hand on the shoulder of Bruce Maxwell as Maxwell takes a knee during the national anthem prior to a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell pressed a hand against his chest and took to a knee for the national anthem for the second straight day, part of the protest movement that has been criticized by President Donald Trump.

On Saturday, the 26-year-old rookie became the first major league baseball player to kneel during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the A's played Texas. For the second straight day, teammate Mark Canha put a hand on Maxwell's shoulder in a show of support Sunday.

Maxwell said he plans to continue the protest.

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