Selfies Galore Before Game 2, Álvarez Wins an Award
By Tab Bamford
World Series Photo Time
There were some impressive photos taken before the Nationals ran away with a 12-3 victory in Game 2. Álex Rodríguez and David Ortiz grabbed a selfie with Juan Soto.
We may be witnessing the birth of baseball’s next generation-defining superstar, emerging right before our eyes.
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) October 24, 2019
Juan Soto is using the World Series for his coming-out party, and he’s flat-out taking over the place.... pic.twitter.com/6cVNZzo38F
Big Papi got a selfie with Soto and Víctor Robles as well.
Later José Altuve joined A-Rod, Big Papi, Hall of Famers Frank Thomas and Craig Biggio and Commissioner Rob Manfred for a photo with Hank Aaron. Aaron was presenting the 2019 National League Hank Aaron Award to Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich before Game 2.
Legendary. pic.twitter.com/pMHP7yAzIx
— MLB (@MLB) October 23, 2019
Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra was promoting good vibes.
And fans also shared their best pics from Game 2.
News-worthy Award Winner
The Sporting News announced their end-of-season award winners. Houston’s Yordan Álvarez was named the Sporting News American League Rookie of the Year.
American League players have spoken, and the @astros’ Yordan Álvarez is their overwhelming choice for 2019 Sporting News AL Rookie of the Year.https://t.co/mmEFEyYmAL
— Sporting News MLB (@sn_mlb) October 23, 2019
#TBT
The last time the World Series champions resided in Washington the world looked like this:
This is cool: Rare footage of the 1924 World Series...the last time DC won the World Series. https://t.co/44pwpCNvB5
— John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) October 23, 2019
LVB Live! Poll of the Day
Which celebration song involving an animal is better for #baseball? Did we miss one? Tell us which song in a comment. #Postseason #WorldSeries
— La Vida Baseball (@LaVidaBaseball) October 24, 2019
What are we reading?
ICYMI:
— Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) October 21, 2019
Guest reporter Jae Canetti, a senior in high school, provides an account of @GoSquirrels "Las Ardillas Voladoras" Copa identity. https://t.co/lRGqIbcWk2 pic.twitter.com/YGWcJwHH6K
Amid Baby Shark mania, the Nats' Gerardo Parra said he still can't believe how his season has transpired. "I got fired from San Francisco," he said. "But they say everything happen for a reason." per @rustindodd #STAYINTHEFIGHT https://t.co/MfL2owHLPu
— The Athletic DC (@TheAthleticDC) October 22, 2019
Pro Post of the Day
What happens when you get A-Rod, Big Papi and Pedro together at a World Series game?
The crossover event you've always dreamed of: #MLBTonight and @MLBONFOX previewing #WorldSeries Game 2 together!@AROD | @davidortiz | @45PedroMartinez | @Plesac19 | @kevinburkhardt pic.twitter.com/7ghyMfVDUR
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 23, 2019
Fan Post of the Day
These kids at the Nationals’ academy in the Dominican Republic were excited for Washington’s success.
OTD
2012 – San Francisco beat Detroit 8-3 in Game 1 of the World Series. Pablo Sandoval became the fourth player in World Series history to hit three homers in a game, after Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols.
1908 – Baseball’s anthem, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, was introduced by singer Billy Murray.
Happy birthday!
Rafael Devers (b. 1996)
Eric Hosmer (b. 1989)
Omar Quintanilla (b. 1981)
Beltran Perez (b. 1981)
Rafael Furcal (b. 1977)
Wilton Guerrero (b. 1974)
Rafael Perez (b. 1967)
Rafael Belliard (b. 1961)
Junior Ortiz (b. 1959)
Angel Torres (b. 1952)
Omar Moreno (b. 1952)
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