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Recording artist Bad Bunny hits during the second inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Recording artist Bad Bunny runs to first base during the second inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Jennie Finch hits in the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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JoJo Siwa reacts after hitting an inside-the-park home run during the third inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Former Dodger Shawn Green catches a fly ball between actor Bryan Cranston, left, and former Dodger Andre Either during the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Actor Bryan Cranston is hugged by former Dodger Andre Either after catching a pop-up hit by former Dodger Adrian Beltre during the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Recording artist Bad Bunny during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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JoJo Siwa reacts after misplaying a pop-up in the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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JoJo Siwa reacts after misplaying a pop-up in the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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JoJo Siwa reacts after misplaying a pop-up in the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Fans react during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Lisa Fernandez pitches in the second inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Rapper Coi Leray reacts during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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J.K. Simmons drops a fly ball in the third inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Actor J.K. Simmons drops a fly ball in the third inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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J.K. Simmons drops a fly ball in the third inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Former Angels player Vladimir Guerrero walks toward the plate with Bad Bunny during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Former Angels player Vladimir Guerrero walks toward the plate during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Recording artist Bad Bunny throws during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Fans react toward Bad Bunny during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Former Dodgers outfielder Andre Either waves to the crowd in the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Fans cheer during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Bad Bunny, right, talks with former Dodgers player Shawn Green during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Actor J.K. Simmons smiles after a hit in the second inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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A fan is taken away by Dodger security after she tries to run on the field toward artist Bad Bunny during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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A fan tries to run on the field toward artist Bad Bunny during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Recording artist Bad Bunny during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Hunter Pence rips off his shirt to reval a San Francisco Giants shirt underneath after hitting a home run in the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Former San Francisco Giants player Hunter Pence celebrates after hitting his second home run of the game in the third inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Former New York Yankee CC Sabathia smiles in the third inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Former Boston Red Sox David Ortiz waves to the crowd in the first inning of the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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Recording artist Bad Bunny hits in the second inning during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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A young girl shows her muscles during the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
LOS ANGELES — The tension between the Dodgers and San Francisco Giants remains strong regardless of the game or situation.
Former Giants outfielder Hunter Pence ignored the constant boos from the fans at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night, hitting a pair of home runs and leading Team Brooklyn to a 15-13 victory over Team Los Angeles in the All-Star Celebrity Softball Game.
Pence provided his team with the first lead of the game, hitting a home run off of former Dodgers outfielder Andre Either and revealing the Giants’ shirt he had under his jersey. Pence was hit by one of Either’s prior pitches, which drew a positive reaction from the Dodger fans.
Pence jokingly attempted to charge at “Breaking Bad” actor Bryan Cranston, after being hit by another pitch. Pence responded in similar fashion, hitting his second home run to give Team Brooklyn another lead.
Despite Pence’s performance, the fans were asked to decide between him and The Miz of WWE for the Most Valuable Player Award. Another round of boos denied the outfielder of the award.
The Miz told the Southern California News Group before the game that he was “going to have fun” but he was “going to take the game very seriously,” despite the light-hearted nature that comes with any celebrity game.
“I want to win,” The Miz said. “I want to do well and have a good time.”
Pence continued to play the spoiler, making a catch at the wall to deny former Angels great Vladimir Guerrero Sr. of a home run. Guerrero was brought out as one of two surprise pinch hitters for recording artist Bad Bunny.
Boston Red Sox great David Ortiz was brought out as the pinch hitter for Bad Bunny’s second at-bat. It wasn’t until the Puerto Rican rapper’s third at-bat that he took a swing, picking up a single.
Bad Bunny brought out former Red Sox player David Ortiz as his second pinch hitter this evening. https://t.co/aWJk2HOICU pic.twitter.com/OVxggsLAGY
— James H. Williams
MLB ASG (@JHWreporter) July 17, 2022
MLB ASG (@JHWreporter) Bad Bunny was the crowd favorite with his jerseys and apparel easy to spot in the crowd.
The time between batters served as a singalong for the crowd, many of whom enjoyed shouting tunes by Bad Bunny and many others, with the help of a live DJ, which made it hard for spectators to remain seated.
Team captain and Olympic softball gold medalist Jennie Finch was brought in as Team Brooklyn’s closer to protect the lead and secure the victory.
Finch was one of three Olympic gold medalists to compete in the game, along with UCLA alumni Lisa Fernandez and Natasha Watley.
“It’s like we are sisters and that’s the thing about it, we can go years without talking but we spend a chunk of our life together in a different country,” Watley said. “We have so many memories together.”
YouTube personality JoJo Siwa and comedian Guillermo Rodriguez were among the other fan favorites during the game.
Bad Bunny (@sanbenito) has entered Dodger Stadium and the crowd goes NUTS! #MLBAllStar pic.twitter.com/VGBg7yMon7
— James H. Williams
Siwa found redemption after missing a pair of catches early in the game with a two-run home run that helped Team Los Angeles tie the score at 10 in the third inning.
Rodriguez had an RBI that helped put Team Los Angeles ahead briefly.
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