Mookie Betts received a lengthy ovation from fans at Fenway Park in his first game back Friday night as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Betts, the former Red Sox star who was traded to the Dodgers in 2020 -- to the chagrin of many Boston fans -- drew roars from the Fenway faithful before he stepped to the plate to lead off the first inning. He saluted the Red Sox dugout, touched his hand to his heart, took off his helmet and gestured to the fans, with Boston manager Alex Cora and third baseman Rafael Devers among those on the team applauding.