The Dodgers Are Still Fighting For Their Mojo, But Shohei Ohtani Just Dropped a Major Win Off The Field

Shohei Ohtani is dedicating the proceeds from Saturday’s 50/50 Raffle directly to Dodgers Dreamfields 69 and 70 at Farnsworth Park in Altadena, the team’s foundation announced. This isn’t just a small gesture; it’s a huge move by the Dodgers star to pour some serious cash into community spaces.

The Raffle and the Green

This 50/50 Raffle setup is pretty slick for a good cause: half the money goes to one lucky fan, and the other half gets funneled straight to charity through the Dodgers Foundation. We’re talking serious numbers here, too. Tickets fly off the stationary kiosks at Dodger Stadium and from dedicated raffle sellers. This summer alone, the foundation has consistently pulled in at least $34,000 per game, with thousands of those dollars hitting the foundation’s coffers. It is a big-time effort by Ohtani and the team, especially while the Dodgers are locked in a blockbuster series against the Pittsburgh Pirates for a small homestand. The Pirates are showing off some young arms and are flirting with a possible playoff berth, but the Dodgers? They are fighting to get their mojo back right now.

Making a Lasting Impact in Los Angeles

So, what exactly are these Dodgers Dreamfields? They are all about creating vital public spaces where people can get out and experience softball and baseball, host community events, and just give families places to be together. Dreamfields #69 and #70 were actually built this year, showing just how active this project is. The foundation says it perfectly: “Refurbishing baseball and softball fields revitalizes existing green spaces, promotes physical activity and increases opportunities for play in communities experiencing social injustices.” They call these Dreamfields “unique outdoor learning spaces that host education and health activities, meeting families in their neighborhoods with basic necessities to make a lasting impact in Los Angeles.” The Dodgers Foundation has already put a staggering $21.3 million into the Dreamfields project, and with Ohtani’s push from Saturday’s game and other fundraisers, that number is only going to climb.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.