Published 14:20 IST, October 21st 2020
Mookie Betts wins America a FREE TACO with stolen base in World Series Game 1 vs Rays
Mookie Betts' stolen second base during the fifth innings of Game 1 of the 2020 World Series meant that the ''Steal a Base Steal a Taco' deal was triggered.
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LA Dodgers star Mookie Betts was star of show during ir Game 1 victory over Tampa Bay Rays in 2020 World Series. LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays 8-3 as y took an early le by wrapping up a thoroughly dominating victory. While many players were praised for ir on-field performances, Mookie Betts’ performance meant that he won free tacos for America for second time in three years.
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Taco Bell’s ‘Steal a Base Steal a Taco’ promotion for World Series
As has been case in recent years, Taco Bell once again anunced its ‘Steal a Base Steal a Taco’ promotion campaign ahe of World Series 2020. Anuncing ‘Steal a Base Steal a Taco’ promotion, company’s website explained that America gets a free Doritos Locos Tacos every time a player steals a base in 2020 World Series.
According to rules of promotional campaign, a player must steal a base during a regular inning or overtime innings, with stolen base being recognized by official MLB scorekeeper. Once a player has stolen a base during any game of 2020 World Series, customers can get a free taco at participating restaurants.
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Dodgers vs Rays result: Mookie Betts wins free tacos
Mookie Betts stole a base during fifth innings of Game 1 of 2020 World Series. Betts stole second base for LA Dodgers two years after he first achieved feat in 2018. tably, Mookie Betts was n playing for Boston Red Sox and h stolen a base against his current team, LA Dodgers. As a result of Mookie Betts’ stolen base, free tacos will be available in participating Taco Bell restaurants on October 28 from 2-6 pm local time till supplies last.
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Mookie Betts wasn’t first LA Dodgers player to raise America’s hopes of getting a free taco though. Many fans felt that ‘Steal a Base Steal a Taco’ deal was triggered during fourth innings after Chris Taylor stole a base. However, incident was deemed to be a wild pitch rar than a stolen base.
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After stealing second base, Mookie Betts later stole a third while Corey Ser joined in on act in same innings as well. three stolen bases during same innings of a World Series meant that LA Dodgers became first team to do so since 1912.
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Im Credits: LA Dodgers Instagram
14:20 IST, October 21st 2020