Arenado hopes to get Vin’s signature on 40-HR bat

LOS ANGELES — The Rockies’ Nolan Arenado put his game preparation aside Friday night and absorbed the ceremony for Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully, whom he watched and listened to while growing up in Southern California. Then Arenado sent Scully the gift of his power, hoping Scully will send him a signature.

And in the sixth inning, when Arenado hit his 40th homer of the season to put his name in historic category, Scully was still on his mind.

“Right when I hit it,” Arenado said. “When I touched first base, I was, ‘Man, I can’t believe I hit my 40th homer.’ And when I touched home plate, I was like, ‘Vin Scully Day … I hit it on Vin Scully Day.’ It was pretty cool.

“I sent my bat I hit the 40th homer with up to him. Hopefully, he can sign it. Hopefully, he has time. I know people are asking a lot of him. I thought I’d ask. It’s a beautiful day. Hopefully, I can put that bat away as one of the best memories I’ve had.”

Courtesy of Rockies radio broadcaster Jerry Schemmel, here is the bat, which was waiting for Scully in his spot in the Vin …

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