The weekend series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants has taken an interesting turn with the Giants resorting to Dodgers-related giveaways to engage fans. The Dodgers, who hold a significant lead over the Giants in the National League West, are the focus of the Giants’ latest promotional items.

As part of their promotional efforts, the Giants are offering two Dodgers-themed giveaways this weekend. On Saturday, fans attending the game will receive ‘Beat L.A.’ aloha shirts, a clear jab at the Dodgers. The following day, the Giants are giving away Mickey Mouse ears, possibly alluding to the 2020 World Series being dubbed as a ‘Mickey Mouse World Series’ by some.

This move by the Giants reflects their ongoing struggle to compete with the dominant Dodgers in the NL West. Despite winning only one division title in the last decade, the Giants have not been able to match the success of the Dodgers, who have consistently outperformed them.

The decision to focus on Dodgers-related giveaways has not gone unnoticed, with some questioning the Giants’ preoccupation with their rivals. Doug McKain, on the Dodgers Dougout Live Show, criticized the Giants for fixating on the Dodgers to the extent of incorporating them into their marketing campaigns and giveaways.

McKain expressed surprise at the Giants’ choice to highlight the Dodgers instead of their own players, emphasizing the importance of promoting and supporting one’s own team. While acknowledging the iconic nature of ‘Beat L.A.’, McKain questioned the Giants’ singular focus on hating the Dodgers as a defining trait.

Ultimately, the Giants’ use of Dodgers-themed giveaways underscores the intense rivalry between the two teams and the Giants’ ongoing struggle to establish themselves as a formidable competitor in the NL West.