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Giants Replace Viral Hip-Thrust Celebration With Bow After Team Directive

A quiet team directive led players to replace the move with a respectful bow.

Overview

  • The Giants’ outfield, which celebrated Monday’s 9-3 win at Dodger Stadium by thrusting hips in a group hug, drew viral attention after NBC cameras aired it.
  • Reaction online was split, with many posts calling the gesture not fit for a family broadcast.
  • Manager Tony Vitello kept comments brief, and reporter Andrew Baggarly said the club told players not to repeat the move.
  • Following Tuesday’s win, the outfield bowed at center field, a gesture common in Korea that Jung Hoo Lee has embraced with teammates.
  • No MLB fines or suspensions have been reported, and the team addressed it internally as San Francisco followed with another victory over Los Angeles.