Joc Pederson hit a home run on the first pitch of the game against Padres (VIDEO)
By Amy Kaplan
Joc Pederson hit a home run on the first pitch of the game against Padres.
Many fans were wondering if we’d see the real Pederson this season and now they have their answer. The former All-Star finally hit a home run when he swung on the first pitch of the game. Chris Paddack of the San Diego Padres was the pitcher.
Aaannnd it's gone. pic.twitter.com/Wf2pQahtUe
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 4, 2020
The 409-foot homer was the 21st leadoff home run for Pederson, which explains why he was an All-Star and future Dodgers Hall-of-Famer.
Check out how the fans reacted to Joc Pederson’s home run
YOUNG JOC PEDERSON! #Dodgers
— $CTBRD 🐱🦜💺 (@TapInBirdieP) August 4, 2020
1 pitch, see ya! pic.twitter.com/10sKtIZh8Z
“Beat the drum Joc Pederson. He sees the heater and says “Thou shall not pass.” - @OrelHershiser
— adamdzurilla (@adamdzurilla) August 4, 2020
Hahaha amazing 😆 #Dodgers #JocPop #BleedBlue
First pitch of the game, and Joc Pederson mashes a homerun.... maybe put him in more
— Brendan Wight (@pinano_man_) August 4, 2020
Damn that was Joc Pederson’s 21st leadoff homer for the Dodgers😳
— ♛𝕃𝕒𝕨𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕖♛ (@TheBlazingKing_) August 4, 2020
The Dodgers are heavy favorites to win the World Series this year with the likes of Mookie Betts and Clayton Kershaw joining Pederson on the starting lineup.
Only time will tell!
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