There has been something on the minds and on the hats of Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers during the World Series and it has nothing to do with Blue Jays batters.

Some baseball fans tuning in for this year’s thrilling Fall Classic have noticed that members of the Dodgers bullpen have written the No. 51 on the side of their hats, with many observers wondering why.

It turns out that it is a tribute to one of their brethren who can’t be with them during the most crucial part of the season – Alex Vesia.

The left-handed relief pitcher, who is a key member of the Dodgers’ bullpen, was not on the team’s World Series roster after it was announced last week that he would be taking a leave for a personal matter.

“It’s with a heavy heart that we share that Alex Vesia is away from the team as he and h

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