After scoring a record four times in his NHL debut, there's no need for Auston Matthews to pander to the Toronto sports fan base. But give the kid credit for not caving.
Born in California and raised a quality baseball player himself growing up in Arizona, the lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers admitted Friday - after a moment's hesitation - that he'd have to stay loyal to his boyhood team should they meet the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series.
Lifelong Dodgers fan Matthews pumped about NLDS win. Asked him about possible TOR-LA World Series. Grinned, contemplated. Dodgers. ⚾️
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) October 14, 2016
The Dodgers advanced in dramatic fashion during an off night for the Maple Leafs on Thursday, sending ace Clayton Kershaw out to the bump on a day of rest to close out Game 5 versus the Washington Nationals.
They meet the Chicago Cubs in the NLCS, while the Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians will begin their ALCS showdown Friday.
