Star player tested positive in 6th inning
The Los Angeles Dodgers just won their first World Series in 32 years, but the big win comes with a serious foul.
An hour after securing a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night, star player Justin Turner stepped onto the field to celebrate with his team, despite testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the game.
Once on the field, Turner hugged longtime teammate Clayton Kershaw and pulled his mask down to sit front and centre for a team photo, potentially putting his team at risk of catching the coronavirus.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and third baseman Justin Turner, with the red beard, pose for a group photo after the Dodgers' World Series win. (Image credit: Eric Gay/The Associated Press)
Turner’s result, which came during the game’s sixth inning, was Major League Baseball's first positive test in 59 days.
Test results can sometimes be wrong, and follow-up testing is needed to confirm a false positive.
In a post-game tweet, Turner didn’t comment on potentially having exposed his teammates to the coronavirus.
Turner’s teammate and World Series MVP Corey Seager sympathized with Turner, who has waited years for the win, only to test positive for COVID-19 during the final game.
"It's gut-wrenching … If I could switch places with him right now, I would. That's just not right."
Turner is L.A.'s career leader in post-season home runs, with 12, including a pair in this series, in which he hit .364.
What happens next?
It’s unclear whether Turner will face any repercussions for his actions, but MLB is expected to make a statement in the coming days.
Despite the sour moment, the night was still a massive triumph for the Dodgers, who now have a total of seven World Series wins.
With files from The Associated Press
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2020-10-28 21:13:41Z
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