Since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minnesota a few months ago, there has been a lot of discourse about racial injustice throughout the country. That continued on Opening Day when Mookie Betts kneeled during the national anthem.
Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants came together before the anthem to kneel during a moment of silence. Although, once the Star Spangled Banner started playing, it was only Betts and a few Giants players who remained down on a knee.
Cody Bellinger and Max Muncy showed support to their teammate by putting their hands on Betts’ shoulders, which he believes sent a strong message.