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Mookie Betts kneels during national anthem before 1st game with Dodgers - True Blue LA
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Mookie Betts kneels on his own for national anthem before Dodgers debut
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Mookie Betts, Giants kneel during national anthem
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Mookie Betts, Gabe Kapler kneel for anthem before Dodgers-Giants game