Let’s go over it and set the scene: the Dodgers have a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five NLDS. Winning the DJs in Game 2, it is possible for Pedres to climb the hill. The Dodgers had a 4-3 lead at the top of the seventh innings of two outs for runners and Fernando Tatis at base. The nearest child actually went through the clutch playoff with Homer. The only problem was that the incredible athletic Cody Bellinger was playing center field.
He ended the innings on a massive scale. Take a look at MLB’s Catch of the Year front-runner of the year:
Note that the reliever Brusder Greatroll had just taken the fellow Dodgers reliever to the Black Train. He faced the first batter in the game and allowed a 413-foot shot to be placed in the center (according to Statcast, which also included 105 miles per hour from the bat) which is a home run in many other ballpacks. He was fully bailed out by Bellinger’s excellent play. Greatroll then threw off his hat and proceeded to glove off the mound and point to the stands (?) In celebration.
The move, and probably the rest of the daggers jerseys revolving around the celebration, seemed to annoy Manny Machado sitting on the deck. Machodo can be seen saying, “I’m waiting for you”, probably, towards the Great Roll. Dodgers’ dugout, in turn, can be seen retreating with Max Muncie Catch on camera Screaming to get the dugout back.
The argument here is bound. These are two teams that don’t particularly like each other and are enjoyable, especially in the playoffs. Pedres has become known for his flair this season. If they can go with theatrics on a big home run, why can’t the other team celebrate in the same fashion? By the same logic, acting like Greatrol won the World Series when he really should have pushed Pedres forward. Maybe it’s reserved for a big strike?
Honestly, though, who cares? It’s a great theater. Let both teams hate each other while making stellar plays and entertaining us.
Tetis and Bellinger did the same on the same play.
