Freddie Mercury outran Winston Churchill, Henry VIII and Nessie in the London Series mascot race
Four historic figures entered the first-ever London Series mascot race during Saturday's Red Sox-Yankees game at London Stadium, but only one could win.
Prior to their showdown on the warning track behind home plate, Freddie Mercury, the Loch Ness Monster, Winston Churchill and Henry VIII received a high-energy pep talk from none other than A-Rod:
.@AROD gives the #LondonSeries Mascot Racers a bloody good pep-talk. pic.twitter.com/3fihUrt18J
— Cut4 (@Cut4) June 29, 2019
After that group huddle, it was time for battle. And, probably to the surprise of few, it was the late Queen front man Mercury -- no stranger to feats of performance excellence at packed stadiums in England -- who came away with the big win:
Is this the bloody best mascot race ever, luv? #LondonSeries pic.twitter.com/QogRgSxNWs
— Cut4 (@Cut4) June 29, 2019
Here's the race from Freddie's point of view:
Freddie is used to being a champion, my friends. #LondonSeries pic.twitter.com/jQqh7wGsfI
— Cut4 (@Cut4) June 29, 2019
He is the champion, my friends.
Adrian Garro joined MLB.com in 2016. Throughout his travels, both Bartolo Colon and Vin Scully have placed their hands on his shoulders. Not at the same time, though. That'd be amazing.
