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“Extra” interviewed Dodgers stars Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman at Dodger Stadium on Thursday’s media day prior to Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees.
The World Series brings a lot of celebrities to the stands, but that doesn’t make Mookie nervous.
He said, “I just appreciate the people who come to watch the games. I know that baseball may not be as ‘trendy’ culturally or otherwise, so they come and watch us.” I am blessed with anyone who can help me. ”
This is the first time in four years that the Dodgers have advanced to the World Series.
Betts said he was feeling “happy.” Of course I want to do it for myself, but we love each other so much that I really, really, really want to do it for them. ”
This will be the first World Series for the Japanese-born player, Ohtani, and fans will come from all over the world to cheer him on.
He said through an interpreter: I hope that I can perform at the highest level. ”
Freddie talked about the origins of the now famous dance the Dodgers do when they hit an extra-base hit.
he said: I was just attending the 2023 Gala and Usher was having a great time and I was having a great time too. Someone decided to film me. When we were playing the Rangers in ’23, we were celebrating my daughter’s birthday at Max Muncy’s house in Texas. Then some guy decided to do that dance with a long shot. They just call it “Freddy”. I don’t know. I hope you see many of them. That means good things will happen tomorrow.”
“Extra” also spoke with New York Yankees stars Giancarlo Stanton, Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe. Giancarlo, a Los Angeles native, talked about playing against the Dodgers in his hometown.
Giancarlo felt “amazing” after returning to Los Angeles, adding: “As expected, it was a day without any clouds in the sky. It was a great day of practice and media, and I’m ready for tomorrow. Dew.”
He said he doesn’t feel pressured as one of the main players, saying, “We all have the key.” If we play the way we can, I’m sure we can get it done. I know my role in it and I don’t shy away from it. I want it, I understand it, and that’s the only mindset I can have for it. ”
Soto said, promising to see his famous shimmy shuffle on the field. If you don’t like it, just close your eyes, I’ll do it for you. ”
Volpe reflected on his journey after watching the Yankees in the 2009 World Series as an 8-year-old fan. he said with a smile. “As an 8-year-old kid, I’m sure you dreamed about it, you joked about it, you talked about it. You played baseball with your dad in the backyard, you always had those moments — being in the World Series. , first and foremost being with the Yankees. It’s definitely a cool opportunity to look back on.”
The first game of the series will be played Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
In honor of the Dodgers’ epic World Series game against the New York Yankees, Pink’s Hot Dogs will donate $2,500 to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation for its incredible philanthropy.
Pink’s is also turning its iconic storefront into Dodger blue, paying homage to the Dodgers’ seven World Series tiles and Ohtani’s jersey number, and selling specialty “Blues Dogs” for $7.17.
