As you'll recall, nearly the entire Kings squad visited Dodger Stadium after their Stanley Cup victory in 2012 (check out my post on that here). This time around, a much smaller contingent made out to the game for a ceremony and public celebration.
(pic via @LAKings on twitter) |
Before the start of the game they took some batting practice at Dodger Stadium. Defenseman Matt Greene, who famously stayed in the Dodgers dugout in full uniform during the Stanley Cup celebration in 2012, is putting on batting gloves in the photo below. I believe Jarret Stoll (left) and Drew Doughty (right) have their back to us.
(pic via @LAKings on twitter) |
Watch star defenseman Drew Doughty taking some hacks below.
In the cage with the @LAKings' @dewyy8: https://t.co/yjmFKAyznW
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 17, 2014
In the meantime, Don Mattingly came out to meet the boys. From left to right: Tanner Pearson, Mattingly, Mike Richards and Martin Jones.
(pic via @LAKings on twitter) |
So, how did the Kings players perform with a bat instead of a graphite stick? Jon Rosen of the LA Kings Insider lets us know on twitter.
Checking in from Dodger Stadium, where Jeff Carter hit one off the wall during BP.
— Jon Rosen (@lakingsinsider) June 18, 2014
Considering the Dodgers recent woes, we might have to sign up Carter for the summer.
(pic via JonSooHoo/LA Dodgers 2014) |
Here are some more pics I found featuring the Kings and Dodgers with the Cup on social media. BTW, you can go here to check out all of the photos taken by Dodger photographer Jon SooHoo; including a bunch of pics featuring the Cup with some Dodger players.
Justin Williams of the @LAKings spending some quality time with @YasielPuig & @HanleyRamirez. pic.twitter.com/iYBkzSCJy2
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) June 18, 2014
Conn Smythe winner (MVP) Justin Williams is seen with his son, Hanley Ramirez and Yasiel Puig in the photo above. The Kings watch some Dodgers in the batting cage below.
Just some @LAKings taking in some afternoon batting practice at Dodger Stadium. pic.twitter.com/jpFUIxAenC
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) June 17, 2014
Check out Justin Turner with Lord Stanley below.
Drew Butera then had his turn.
Of course, you know Yasiel Puig wouldn't miss the fun.
Yasiel Puig meets Lord Stanley: pic.twitter.com/obVRYcvgaD
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 18, 2014
The always stoic Uribe.
The Juan and Only: pic.twitter.com/m6AdRt6VYf
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 18, 2014
On the field.
Lord Stanley makes an appearance at Dodger Stadium. pic.twitter.com/Xwhuv0CHgU
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) June 18, 2014
Alanna Rizzo looks so excited.
Cup is in the house! pic.twitter.com/3MOBmACHFy
— Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) June 18, 2014
Kings first pitch
The @LAKings first pitch: https://t.co/guP7lbNpGn
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 18, 2014
Finally, Alec raises the cup for all to see.
Hello, beautiful! pic.twitter.com/4XiTFxUWmP
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 18, 2014
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