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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Randy Arozarena Confused By Will Smith Snub During WBC Game
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Randy Arozarena Confused By Will Smith Snub During WBC Game

Matthew Moreno
March 13, 2023
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Will Smith, 2023 World Baseball Classic
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The Los Angeles Dodgers were well-represented in Sunday’s World Baseball Classic game between Team USA and Mexico, with a combined three starters in the lineup.

Mookie Betts and Will Smith started for the United States, while Austin Barnes was behind the plate for Team Mexico. Barnes and Smith exchanged a few smiles during the game, but Randy Arozarena was not greeted as warmly.

As Arozarena stepped into the batter’s box to lead off the game, he extended his right arm and fist to say hi to Smith. However, the Dodgers backstop did not reciprocate it and only appeared to briefly say something to Arozarena.

“I don’t know,” Arozarena began answering when asked about the exchange. “I enjoy baseball from each game. So I also try to be happy when I play against ex-teammates. I saluted Goldy, since we played in St. Louis together, and (Smith) played [against] me in Triple-A when he was with the Dodgers.

“I was happy to see him. I tried to salute him, but he left me with a hand hanging out. What am I going to do? Not cry.
So I just kept going forward.”

Arozarena wound up reaching on an infield single and was on base when Joey Meneses hit his first of two home runs. Arozarena went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one strikeout.

In addition to previously having played against Smith while in Triple-A, they were opponents during the 2020 World Series. Arrozarena only appeared in 23 games in the shortened season but was with the Tampa Bay Rays for their postseason run.

Will Smith hits home run for Team USA

The United States lineup was largely held in check by Mexico in an 11-5 loss, though Smith was among those to contribute at the plate as he hit a solo home run.

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TAGGED:2023 World Baseball ClassicLos Angeles DodgersRandy ArozarenaTeam MexicoTeam USAWill Smith
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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