Several players and coaches remained kneeling when the anthem began – including Mookie Betts, playing his first game with the Dodgers.
and Giants manager Gabe Kapler were among those who kneeled during the national anthem prior to Thursday night's opener at Dodger Stadium.all the players and coaches on both teams took a knee togetherBut several players and coaches remained kneeling when the anthem began – including Betts, playing his first game with the Dodgers. Flanked by teammates Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger with their hands on his shoulders, Betts was the only Los Angeles player to kneel.
Including Kapler, the Giants had at least eight in uniform who remained kneeling for the anthem including everyday players Mike Yastrzemski, Pablo Sandoval and Hunter Pence.drawing the ire of President Donald Trump“I see nothing more American than standing up for what you believe in," Kapler said earlier in the week. "I see nothing more patriotic than peaceful protests when things are frustrating and upsetting.
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