When Yasiel Puig hit his 19th home run of the season his celebration included a bear hug and kiss on the cheek for Los Angeles Dodgers hitting coach Turner Ward. The moment was replayed on the video board at Dodger Stadium for all to enjoy.
Puig’s homer came one night after he had a third three-hit game of the season. Puig is batting .256/.329/.472 on the year despite hitting from the bottom of the order — primarily eighth — for much of the season.
It’s a position the 26-year-old had not previously been in during his young career.