Dodgers All Square After Opening Series

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Dodgers All Square After Opening Series

The L.A. Dodgers finally began their 60 game COVID-19 shortened season with a 8-1 win over San Francisco at the Stadium. Before the game Dodger newcomer Mookie Betts took a knee and he was joined by Giants players including Mike Yazstremski, Pablo Sandervol and Gabe Kapler.

Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California

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