The afternoon at Dodger Stadium was special not only for the third game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds, but also for an unexpected appearance from the mound. Heung-Min Son, a recent star signing for LAFC and former Tottenham player, was the man tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch in front of a crowd of nearly 50,000 fans.
Dressed in the Dodgers’ number 7 jersey and a cap of the Los Angeles team, the South Korean striker showed that he had seriously prepared for the moment, adjusting his arm mechanics and posture, Son threw a clean pitch that generated widespread applause and a knowing smile from Dodgers starter Blake Snell, who served as honorary catcher.
How was Heung-Min Son’s pitch at Dodger Stadium?
Although he made small mistakes before his pitch, such as forgetting to put on his cap when he took the mound, Son did not lose his composure. He adjusted, took a deep breath and pitched accurately, showing that his talent goes beyond the soccer ball. After his pitch, he adopted one of the club’s most beloved traditions and looking at the camera said: “It’s time for Dodgers baseball”.
The gesture was celebrated by fans of both worlds, baseball fans and soccer fans, many of whom were present just to see the South Korean star. This cultural crossover reaffirmed the global impact that a figure like Son has in the city of Los Angeles, now as an idol of LAFC.
Dodgers dominate the series as Reds struggle to stay competitive
On the sporting side, the Dodgers remain on course for the postseason with two previous wins in this series against Cincinnati, consolidating their position at the top of the National League West Division. Their offense has been on fire, with performances such as Shohei Ohtani, who recently hit his 45th home run of the season.
In contrast, the Reds are going through a more irregular campaign with a 68-65 record and are in the middle of the Central Division standings, still in the fight for a possible wild-card berth, but with no margin for error. The Dodgers’ next game will be on Friday, August 29 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a crucial matchup to keep up the pace of leadership in the league.
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