Corey Seager, the Texas Rangers’ star, delivered a pivotal three-run homer in his return to Dodger Stadium, helping his team secure a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
Facing his former team, Seager encountered a mixed reception from Dodgers fans. Initially applauded during his first at-bat, he received a chorus of boos in the seventh inning before ultimately striking out. Reflecting on the less-than-warm welcome, Seager commented postgame with a modest smile, acknowledging, “I guess it kind of comes with the territory. I mean, I don’t blame them. I get it,” as reported by Jack Harris of The Los Angeles Times.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also weighed in on Seager’s reception, recognizing his contributions to the team’s championship but noting the deserved response after the game-changing home run.
Returning to the Rangers’ lineup as the designated hitter after a brief absence due to a hamstring issue, the 30-year-old shortstop went 1 for 3 with a strikeout, driving in all three Texas runs. Seager’s impactful career includes accolades such as the 2016 NL Rookie of the Year and the 2020 NL and World Series MVP with the Dodgers. He departed the Dodgers as a free agent after the 2021 season.
In his two seasons with the Rangers, Seager has continued to excel, boasting impressive stats with a .327 batting average, 96 RBIs, and 33 home runs this season alone. Signed to a substantial 10-year, $325 million contract in 2022, he remains a key figure for the franchise’s future aspirations.
Despite a middling start to the season for Texas, currently holding a 32-35 record and sitting second in the AL West, Seager’s consistent performance underscores his pivotal role in the team’s ongoing campaign.
