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As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to go winless for their fifth straight spring training game, a home run by baseman Michael Busch found an interesting place in the crowd. As the Dodgers took on the Kansas City Royals at their spring training home, a seventh-inning home run witnessed an adorable puppy triumphing over a group of people chasing a ball.

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Dodgers prospect and baseman Michael Busch smashed his second round trip of the season in the seventh innings of the game against the Royals. Naturally, as the ball traveled to the stands, chaos ensued. And a lucky canine navigated his way through this turmoil.

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Amidst the chaos in the stands, a pup emerges victorious

As chaos ensued and fans scrambled to get their hands on the ball, an opportunistic canine stood unmoved with the ball held in his jaws. Eventually, the dog’s owner, decked in a Dodgers jersey, managed to snatch the ball from the reluctant pup. After Francisco’s Lindor 26th home run, this home run, too, won the heart of every fan.

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Fox Sports MLB uploaded a video of this adorable moment with the caption, “Give this dog a contract.” Eventually, Jomboy Media uploaded the same video with the caption, “A dog catching a home run ball is an all-time wholesome moment.”

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While some fans introduced questions about the dog’s catching abilities topping anyone from the Dodgers lineup, others just enjoyed the wholesome moment. This is how fans reacted:

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Despite Busch’s homer, the Dodgers lost the game against the Royals 3-6 and continued their winless streak to five games.

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How does the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup look ahead of opening day?

Since 2013, the Dodgers haven’t missed a single postseason. Undoubtedly, they stand among the most consistent teams across the National League, and the whole of Major League Baseball. However, the 2023 offseason was relatively quiet for the Dodgers, who are among the most prominent contenders for Shohei Ohtani after he enters free agency.

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Do you think the Dodgers have it in them to reach the postseason again and manage to carry themselves to the World Series this time? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Mohsin Baldiwala

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Mohsin Baldiwala, an experienced MLB writer at EssentiallySports, holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in public policy. His journey into the heart of baseball is as unique as it is charming, taking root in the quirky universe of 'Seinfeld.' It was through the endearingly hapless George Costanza, a character with his own comedic ties to the New York Yankees, that Mohsin first glimpsed the allure of the storied franchise.

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