Xander Bogaerts went deep in Friday night’s game, then proceeded to give a teammate’s helmet a smooch.
The Red Sox shortstop provided the dagger in Boston’s 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Fenway Park, blasting a three-run homer in the seventh to put the home side up by the deciding margin and cap off a five-run, rain-delayed inning.
Walk Raffy to get to Bogie and there will be consequences. pic.twitter.com/r9u1gQUV6p
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 13, 2019
After hitting the dinger, cameras caught Bogaerts in the dugout giving Sandy Leon’s helmet a kiss — which you can watch here.
After the game, Bogaerts explained why, which WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford relayed on Twitter.
The story: Bogaerts said he left his helmet back down the batting cage and didn't have time to get it so he grabbled Leon's helmet for his at-bat. It worked and he was evidently appreciative. https://t.co/TTyED29o0v
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) July 13, 2019
After that display of power, which was good for Bogaerts’ 18th homer of the season, maybe the shortstop should continue using Leon’s helmet.
