DODGERS REPORT
Hug-seeking admirers find Bellinger twice in outfield
Monday’s offender was arrested for disorderly conduct and trespassing in the third degree, according to an Arizona Diamondbacks spokesperson. She was booked into jail and has been banned from Chase Field indefinitely. The intruder Sunday in Los Angeles was a minor and did not face criminal charges.
Bellinger said he did not suspect the woman meant any harm Monday because, like the young woman Sunday, he noticed she had a phone in her hand. He recalled the woman asking for a hug before security ran her down and escorted her from the field.
“I had a feeling it was definitely a possibility just because it kind of blew up on social media,” Bellinger said after Monday’s game. “I’m just trying to play a game. I don’t think I should have to worry about who’s going to come on the field and whatnot.”
Major League Baseball was in touch with the two clubs after Monday’s incident and adjustments to security were expected, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Bellinger, however, wasn’t in the Dodgers’ starting lineup Tuesday.
“It kind of gains momentum and then it’s kind of something that attracts more people,” Dodgers manager
Bellinger didn’t react to the woman, just standing in place until security guards raced over.
“I think it could be dangerous,” Bellinger said. “Although it’s innocent right now, it could be dangerous.”
The 23-year-old Bellinger is a frontrunner for the National League MVP award and is a finalist to start in the All-Star game after leading all players in votes during the first round of voting.
He led the majors in batting average (.353) while ranking second in on-base percentage (.466), second in slugging (.702), second in OPS (1.152), and third in home runs (25) entering Tuesday.
Latest on status
of Seager, Pollock
Roberts said the hope is
On Monday, Seager ran and took grounders for the first time since straining his left hamstring June 12. The shortstop was slated to take flips in the batting cage for the first time Tuesday.
“He was running sprints, taking grounders, running up to about 75%,” Roberts said. “And I thought he was running really well. Feels really good.”
Pollock took batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list April 30 with an infected elbow. Roberts said Pollock will return to center field upon his return.
Short hops
While the Dodgers will travel to Denver on Wednesday night,