The MLB World Tour: Mexico City Series once again made it clear that when baseball leaves the United States, it also becomes more than just a sport.
During the weekend between the San Diego Padres and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu, Fernando Tatis Jr. received an unexpected gift after a team activity, a moment that quickly went viral on social media.
The detail came in an unusual way.
A family who were near the scene asked a person in the access area to give a “Doctor Simi” stuffed animal to the player. The moment was recorded on video, while the family watched from a distance how the gift finally reached his hands.
“Doctor Simi” is a very popular figure in Mexico, representing a doctor associated with one of the most accessible pharmacy chains in the country. Over time, this character has become a symbol of admiration and affection to give away
In this case, the gesture crossed from entertainment to a completely different setting: Major League Baseball on Mexican soil.
What about the game?
On Saturday, April 25, the San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 in the first game played in Mexico City, with a comeback in the final part of the game after being down 4-0.
On Sunday, March 26, the Diamondbacks responded with a 12-7 victory, leaving the series tied at 1-1 at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.
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