Dodgers Fans React to Cody Bellinger's First Game Against His Former Team

Longtime Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger played his first career game against his former team on Friday. Bellinger signed with the Chicago Cubs this offseason after the Dodgers didn't tender him a contract. The Cubs have had two games against the Dodgers this spring, however, Bellinger hasn't been in the lineup for either of them. On Friday, though, the time finally came.
Now batting for the Cubs, No. 24, Cody Bellinger.
β Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) March 17, 2023
That's going to take some getting used to.
Bellinger was in the lineup batting fifth for the Cubs, and Dodger fans had a very weird time seeing him on the other side. I don't know if it was the fact that he was in a different uniform, the fact that he was wearing No. 24 or all of it, but Dodger fans shared a wide range of emotions on Twitter.
Let's start with the sad:
Cody...., what happened...? What are You doing....? I miss YOU!!!ππβΉοΈπ₯π«ππ
β Donnaduran (@Donnadu62288996) March 17, 2023
He'll always be No. 35 to me πππ
β anaaa_b βΎοΈπ«ΆπΌ (@Anaaa_b19) March 17, 2023
Then, of course, there were the slightly more salty fans.
Wonβt miss the strikeouts,pop ups and .190 batting avg at all
β Rc22 (@Rc2257561190) March 17, 2023
It was probably weird for Bellinger to be back out there against his former team, but I'm sure it was nice for him to get this first one out of the way before the regular season started.
The Cubs are coming to Dodger Stadium early this season β April 15-17 β so that's sure to be an interesting weekend for Bellinger and Dodger fans. I assume he'll get a nice welcome upon his return β just hopefully he doesn't play very well!