Mookie Betts, a player for the Dodgers, returned to Fenway Park on Friday night. It was his first time back since joining the opposing team. He received a warm welcome from the crowd before he began playing, and he played a big part in the Dodgers’ 7-4 win.
Here’s the warm welcome he received:
"Now batting, number 50, Mookie Betts."
For the first time since September 30, 2019, @MookieBetts returns to Fenway Park. pic.twitter.com/1QuDE0n3Lc
— MLB (@MLB) August 25, 2023
The crowd’s response was heartwarming, and even the Red Sox manager, Alex Cora, joined in the applause. Among the crowd’s cheers, many were calling out “Mookie”. It’s hard to believe anyone would boo him, given his history with Boston.
A memorable moment during the game was when Alex Verdugo, now playing for the Red Sox, hit a home run. It’s interesting because he was traded from the Dodgers to the Red Sox in a deal that involved Betts.
DUGIE DOES IT. pic.twitter.com/ysS4k3stfS
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 25, 2023
Despite this, the Dodgers showed their strength. Especially Betts, who had some great moments in the game, helping his team come from behind to take the lead and ultimately win.
Throughout this season, Betts has shown exceptional skill. He’s had a lot of good plays, hit many home runs, and scored plenty of times. Besides his usual position, he’s also shown versatility by playing in other spots on the field.
It’s worth noting that Betts has a history with the Red Sox. He played with them for six years and had many achievements, including multiple All-Star appearances, and winning important trophies. He even won a major championship with the Dodgers in 2020. If he wins a particular award this season, he’ll join the ranks of very few players who have achieved such a feat in both major leagues. After playing for the Red Sox, he was traded to the Dodgers, which also involved several other players, including Verdugo.