Mookie Betts ended his much-talked-about slump Friday night in the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ World Series Game 6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. And, with Game 7 quickly approaching, it’s possible Betts may be interested in any and all tips to help keep his momentum going.
The three-time World Series champion wouldn’t have to look far for the most unique (and perhaps successful?) advice thanks to FOX Sports analyst Derek Jeter. Prior to Game 6, the Hall of Famer shared a hilarious story involving Jason Giambi and the unconventional way Jeter broke a hitting slump back in 2004. And it has to be heard to be believed.
So, what was the key to getting back on track of all things? A golden thong, which Giambi had in his locker from his days with the Oakland Athletics and loaned to Jeter before a game against Oakland in 2004.
“Any time you slump, you wear the gold thong,” recalled Jeter of Giambi’s advice. “You’re guaranteed to get a hit. I went 0-for-32, during that stretch, every time I walked in the clubhouse, Jason’s pointing at the thong. Finally, now listen, I have shorts on, I put the thong on top. First pitch home run off [A’s pitcher] Barry Zito.”
In case anybody thought Jeter was mendacity, a clip from that April 29 assembly confirmed Jeter’s moonshot towards Zito. Because it seems, apparently, his swing is not the one factor the gold thong boosted for Jeter that day.
“I’ve by no means in my profession run across the bases that quick as a result of I believed everybody in Yankee Stadium might see that gold thong,” Jeter added.
Derek Jeter wore a GOLDEN THONG to finish his batting droop with the Yankees | MLB on FOX
Whereas issues labored out for Jeter, Betts might take a distinct path on Saturday. Getting into Sport 6, Betts was hitting simply .130 in 5 World Collection video games with three singles in 23 at-bats; on Friday, his two-run single within the third inning swung the sport, and broke a troublesome droop.
For Dodgers followers in all places, the hope might be Betts, whether or not he takes Jeter’s recommendation or not, maintains his bounce again in Sport 7 Saturday evening (protection begins at 7 pm ET on FOX).
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