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Mookie Betts Hosts Celebrity Softball Game for black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
The event will feature celebrity appearances, special food, and musical performances.
By Amelia Stein | LOS ANGELES – 2025/06/19 23:31:17
Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting a celebrity softball game on Thursday to coincide with Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium.
Betts’ celebrity game and Black Heritage Night come as part of Juneteenth recognition. Betts and former Lakers forward Matt barnes are going to coach the teams.
The two additionally will provide in-game commentary while wearing the customized Juneteenth cream and black jerseys of their respective team. The jerseys feature Betts’ celebrity softball game patch on the sleeve.
“I’m super excited to host the first celebrity softball game on Black Heritage Night,” Betts said in a statement. “It’s going to be a good time with great vibes, and something I hope to do for years to come. Thank you to everyone who is playing in the game and helped put on this event.”
Nelly, Lil’ Wayne, Dom Kennedy, Lizzo, Big Boi, Victoria Monét, AzChike, Terrell Owens, James Loney, Jordan Love, Mo’ne Davis, anthony Anderson, Rel Howery, Karrueche tran are among those scheduled to participate.
Following the celebrity softball game, the Dodgers and San Diego Padres will conclude their four-game series with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PT.
Tickets remain on sale for the series finale, and fans are encouraged to arrive early for the start of the celebrity game that begins at 5:30 p.m. Dodger Stadium gates are going to open at 5:10.
