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David Ortiz, nicknamed ?Big Papi? once again lived up to his reputation as a top prankster while covering Game 3 of World Series. Undoubtedly his good vibes are contagious, adding fun elements to the live MLB coverage. Big Papi smoothly pulled off a prank on FOX Sports co-worker Alex Rodriguez which caught the entire panel off-guard.

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In the ongoing World Series, all-star voices are offering unrivaled pregame and post-game analysis. Big Papi has teamed up with former rivals Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter, alongside Kevin Burkhardt as studio analysts. Big Papi is known for his unprecedented pranks.

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Big Papi Pranks Alex Rodriguez With a Snake Which Left Him Stumbled

The ?MLB on FOX? studio crew, i.e., Ortiz, Rodriguez, Jeter, and Burkhardt, were engaged in a close discussion on and off-fields during the Game 3 World Series. During the FOX pregame show, when Burkhardt and Rodriguez were carrying on a casual discussion, Big Papi spooked Rodriguez with a snake in front of his face.

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Also known as A-Rod, the MLB veteran was terrified for a split second before realizing it was a prank. He easily fell victim to the hilarious prank by Ortiz. This exchange drew laughs from the entire crew. The host and sports presenter, Kevin Burkhardt had a hilarious response.? He said, ?I can?t believe that works. I am not gonna be able to sleep tonight,? while laughing uncontrollably. Not only this, but the entire prank even made Derek Jeter giggle. Fans are always in awe of Big Papi?s trick. One of them commented, ?It SLAYED me! Get ?em, Papi!?

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Who Won World Series Game 3: D-backs or? Rangers?

Arizona Diamondbacks hosted the Rangers at Chase Field for the World Series Game 3. With the tie-up performance, Game 3 marked a crucial standpoint for both teams. While the Rangers had won Game 1 in the extra innings, D-backs followed close behind in a 9-1 classic lead.

Read More- As Teams Travel to Pleasant Arizona, Will the Roof Stay Open at Diamondbacks? Chase Field for Game 3?

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However, the Rangers beat the D-backs to take a 2-1 Fall Classic lead in Game 3. Corey Seager’s two-run homer in the eighth inning and Max Scherzer’s four relievers helped the team win with a 3-1. In the best-of-seven game series, Rangers now have a lead over the D-backs. Ranger’s performance was naturally a part of the conversation on the post-game show.

David Ortiz?s casual pranks during the analysis sessions with former rivals A-Rod and Jeter are undoubtedly precious. It adds zest to the show making it more lively and interesting.

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Shivangi Agrawal is a Senior NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. She focuses on uncovering NFL stories that resonate with fans, particularly during game-day coverage. Shivangi blends traditional football analysis with entertainment angles and off-season narratives, delivering engaging, journalistically grounded content that goes beyond the field. With eight years of experience in journalism, she has contributed to articles, features, and audience-focused reporting, combining strong storytelling skills with a deep understanding of the NFL and its broader culture.

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