Undoubtedly, the Dodgers and Giants have one of the deepest and most intense rivalries in the world of professional sports. A century of facing one another from New York to California will do that for you.
After Mookie Betts’ game clinching homer on Thursday, the Giants were understandably upset after nearly completing an improbable comeback from down 5-0 only to lose 9-6. On Friday night, they may have been looking for any advantage to get out on top early.
In the first inning, after only four pitches, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts sent pitching coach Mark Prior to the mound after noticing something happening between the batter and first base coach while starting pitcher Tyler Anderson was working on signs with Will Smith.