Dodgers' Mookie Betts

Dodgers' Mookie Betts

 

Yes, Mookie Betts was welcomed warmly by the fans at Fenway Park in his first

 game back there on Friday night as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He

 received a standing ovation from the crowd before his first at-bat, and they

 cheered him throughout the game. Betts responded by going 1-for-4 with two runs

 scored in the Dodgers' 7-4 win.

Betts spent six seasons with the Red Sox, winning the American League MVP award

 in 2018. He was traded to the Dodgers in 2020 as part of a salary dump by the Red

 Sox.

In the days leading up to the game, Betts said that he was looking forward to seeing

 the fans at Fenway Park again. He said that he had "nothing but love" for the city

 and the organization.

The fans reciprocated that love on Friday night. They showed Betts that he was still

 welcome in Boston, even though he was now wearing a different uniform.

Betts said that he was "humbled" by the reception he received from the fans. He

 said that it was "a special moment" for him.

The Dodgers and Red Sox will play two more games at Fenway Park this weekend. It

 will be interesting to see how the fans react to Betts in those games. But based on

 Friday night, it seems like he will continue to be welcomed warmly by the Boston

 faithful.