Marte steals a taco for America in 2023 World Series (2024)

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He stole it easily -- Houston catcher Martín Maldonado wasn't even able to get a throw off to second base.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2021-10-27T00:17:21.121Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://mlb-cuts-diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2021/2021-10/26/df66b261-644b1877-7f966bec-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"A WS stolen base means you can pick up a FREE Doritos® Locos Taco on Nov. 4 at any participating Taco Bell, all day online and on the app","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:26","slug":"framber-valdez-ball-to-austin-riley-ii2cqg","tags":[{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"season-2021","title":"Season 2021","type":"season"},{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"stolen-base","title":"stolen base","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-645277","title":"Ozzie Albies","person":{"__ref":"Person:645277"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-144","title":"Atlanta Braves","team":{"__ref":"Team:144"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"world-series","title":"World Series","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"postseason","title":"postseason","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"eclat-feed","title":"Eclat feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"international-feed","title":"International Partner feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"imagen-feed","title":"Imagen feed","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/henlsdrvz90tc2xnqzpx"},"title":"Taco Hero serves America!","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/framber-valdez-ball-to-austin-riley-ii2cqg"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**2020: Mookie Betts, Dodgers** \nChris Taylor appeared to swipe second base in the fourth inning during Game 1 -- but it was quickly ruled that he advanced on a wild pitch from Rays starter Tyler Glasnow. Though taco-eager fans may have been disappointed with the scoring decision, they didn't have to wait long for Betts to rectify the situation. The speedy outfielder worked a leadoff walk in the fifth, then promptly swiped second base. With that, Betts made history, becoming the first player to swipe a base in two different seasons to activate Taco Bell's \"Steal a Base, Steal a Taco\" promotion. He later stole third before dashing home and narrowly beating the throw on a fielder's choice off the bat of Max Muncy.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**2019: Trea Turner, Nationals** \nAs the leadoff batter for the visiting team in Game 1 of the 2019 Fall Classic, Turner recorded the fastest \"Steal a Taco\" swipe in the promotion's history. After reaching on an infield single to shortstop on the second pitch of the game, Turner broke for second base on the first pitch to Adam Eaton -- the third pitch of the game.\n\n\"My mom was asking me to win free tacos. I didn't want to get yelled at so I figured I'd steal the base,\" Turner said after the game, laughing. \"I'm kidding. I just felt like being aggressive. Obviously with \\[Astros starter Gerrit\\] Cole out there, it's tough to get runs across the board, so anytime I could take advantage of it, we figured we would.\"\n\nTwo other leadoff hitters stole a base in the first inning of Game 1, but they both played for the home teams. In 2018, Betts of the Red Sox took second on the seventh pitch of the bottom of the first. Two years earlier, in '16, it was Cleveland's Francisco Lindor stealing second on the 10th pitch in the home half of the first.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2019-10-23T00:20:18.499Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"https://cuts.diamond.mlb.com/FORGE/2019/2019-10/22/608187ad-46e36614-6b4cb649-csvm-diamondx64-asset_1280x720_59_4000K.mp4","type":"video","description":"A stolen base in the World Series means that America gets free Doritos Locos Tacos Oct. 30 from 2-6 p.m. local time","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:28","slug":"taco-hero-serves-america","tags":[{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-120","title":"Washington Nationals","team":{"__ref":"Team:120"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-607208","title":"Trea Turner","person":{"__ref":"Person:607208"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"season-2019","title":"Season 2019","type":"season"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"stolen-base","title":"stolen base","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"in-game-highlight","title":"in-game highlight","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"postseason","title":"postseason","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"eclat-feed","title":"Eclat feed","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"international-feed","title":"International Partner feed","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/pfb5gydokrlhzmu9pgza"},"title":"Taco Hero serves America!","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/taco-hero-serves-america"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**2018: Mookie Betts, Red Sox** \nBetts didn't take long to earn the title of Taco Hero in the 2018 World Series against the Dodgers, stealing second base in Game 1 at Fenway Park after leading off the bottom of the first inning with a single.\n\n\"I just wanted some tacos,\" [Betts said with a smile](https://www.instagram.com/p/BpTY7jYANVM/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again) after Game 1 when asked about his baserunning aggressiveness.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2018-10-24T00:09:00Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/mp4/2018/10/24/2517465483/1540361806289/asset_450K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Mookie Betts takes off and swipes second base in the 1st inning","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:50","slug":"taco-hero-serves-america-c2517465483","tags":[{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-111","title":"Boston Red Sox","team":{"__ref":"Team:111"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-team-id-111","title":"HBmig Boston Red Sox","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-away-team-id-119","title":"HBmig away_team_id: 119","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-605141","title":"Mookie Betts","person":{"__ref":"Person:605141"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-home-team-id-111","title":"HBmig home_team_id: 111","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"world-series","title":"World Series","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"postseason","title":"postseason","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/iguocbnuwvtwjn3xnko4"},"title":"Betts swipes second in 1st","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/taco-hero-serves-america-c2517465483"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**2017: Cameron Maybin, Astros** \n[Maybin was overjoyed](https://www.mlb.com/cut4/cameron-maybin-was-thrilled-to-be-the-taco-hero/c-259748326) to be the Taco Hero in 2017, especially because it scored him some points with his kids. Maybin had just three plate appearances for the Astros in their seven-game World Series triumph over the Dodgers, but he clinched free tacos for America with his steal in the 11th inning of Game 2 and later dubbed himself the #StealABaseStealATaco guy. Perhaps energized by Maybin's heroics, George Springer hit a go-ahead, two-run homer a few pitches later.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2017-10-26T00:00:00Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/mp4/2018/10/17/1865376483/1539804742163/asset_450K.mp4","type":"video","description":"With George Springer batting, Cameron Maybin steals second base in the 11th inning","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:27","slug":"taco-hero-serves-america-c1865376483","tags":[{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-117","title":"Houston Astros","team":{"__ref":"Team:117"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-team-id-117","title":"HBmig 117","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-away-team-id-117","title":"HBmig away_team_id: 117","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-home-team-id-119","title":"HBmig home_team_id: 119","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"stolen-base","title":"stolen base","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"world-series","title":"World Series","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"postseason","title":"postseason","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/b0kin7no0vosoixdzibx"},"title":"Maybin takes second in 11th","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/taco-hero-serves-america-c1865376483"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**2016: Francisco Lindor, Indians** \n\"Mr. Smile\" Francisco Lindor spread happiness across the country and even [caught the attention of President Barack Obama](https://www.mlb.com/cut4/barack-obama-was-excited-by-francisco-lindors-taco-clinching-stolen-base/c-207907416) when he stole second base in World Series Game 1 against the Cubs, bringing free tacos to all.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2016-10-26T00:00:00Z","preferredPlaybackScenarioURL({\"preferredPlaybacks\":\"mp4AvcPlayback\"})":"http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/mp4/2016/10/26/1209059383/1477455364349/asset_1200K.mp4","type":"video","description":"Francisco Lindor gets the Indians off to a fast start by stealing second base in the 1st inning","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:00:28","slug":"lindor-s-steal-means-free-taco-c1209059383","tags":[{"__typename":"TeamTag","slug":"teamid-114","title":"Cleveland Guardians","team":{"__ref":"Team:114"},"type":"team"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-team-id-114","title":"HBmig 114","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"GameTag"},{"__typename":"PersonTag","slug":"playerid-596019","title":"Francisco Lindor","person":{"__ref":"Person:596019"},"type":"player"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-home-team-id-114","title":"HBmig home_team_id: 114","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"hbmig-away-team-id-112","title":"HBmig away_team_id: 112","type":"unsupported"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"stolen-base","title":"stolen base","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"world-series","title":"World Series","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"postseason","title":"postseason","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"highlight","title":"highlight","type":"taxonomy"}],"thumbnail":{"__typename":"Thumbnail","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/c9ogoo0nywsyl2fmqaf1"},"title":"Lindor takes second in the 1st","relativeSiteUrl":"/video/lindor-s-steal-means-free-taco-c1209059383"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**2015: Lorenzo Cain, Royals** \nCain was well aware that he had earned a free A.M. Crunchwrap for all of America with his steal in the sixth inning of World Series Game 1 against the Mets, and he was more than a little hungry after the Royals' 5-4, 14-inning win. \"I need my Taco Bell before bed,\" Cain [said](https://twitter.com/GabeLacques/status/659252936170672128). \"Who wants Taco Bell? It's on me.\"\n\n**2012: Ángel Pagán, Giants** \nPagán not only earned free tacos for America with his steal in World Series Game 2 against the Tigers, but he also took part in the celebration [by stopping by a San Francisco-area Taco Bell](https://www.mlb.com/cut4/angel-pagan-won-america-free-tacos-so-he-decided-to-join-in-the-feast/c-40130200) on giveaway day.\n\n**2008: Jason Bartlett, Rays** \nAfter a fifth-inning walk in Game 1 of the World Series against the Phillies, Bartlett took off for second and successfully stole the bag to become the second Taco Hero in as many years.\n\n**2007: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox** \nBetts isn't the only player to steal a taco for America at Fenway Park. The very first Taco Hero was also crowned at the historic venue, as Ellsbury stole second base in Game 2 of the Red Sox's Fall Classic sweep over the Rockies in 2007.","type":"text"}],"relativeSiteUrl":"/news/taco-bell-world-series-steal-a-base-steal-a-taco","contentType":"news","subHeadline":null,"summary":"Every year since 2015 -- and three times before that -- Taco Bell’s “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promotion has given fans the chance to win a free taco if a base is stolen during the World Series.","tagline({\"formatString\":\"none\"})":null,"tags":[{"__typename":"InternalTag","slug":"storytype-article","title":"Article","type":"article"},{"__typename":"ContributorTag","slug":"thomas-harrigan","title":"Thomas Harrigan","type":"contributor"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"stolen-base","title":"stolen base","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"offbeat","title":"offbeat","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"world-series","title":"World Series","type":"taxonomy"},{"__typename":"TaxonomyTag","slug":"apple-news","title":"Apple News","type":"taxonomy"}],"type":"story","thumbnail":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/upload/{formatInstructions}/mlb/jpblpgwmqylcek6vwukp","title":"Taco Bell World Series Steal a Base Steal a Taco"}},"Team:109":{"__typename":"Team","id":109},"Person:606466":{"__typename":"Person","id":606466},"Person:645277":{"__typename":"Person","id":645277},"Team:144":{"__typename":"Team","id":144},"Team:120":{"__typename":"Team","id":120},"Person:607208":{"__typename":"Person","id":607208},"Team:111":{"__typename":"Team","id":111},"Person:605141":{"__typename":"Person","id":605141},"Team:117":{"__typename":"Team","id":117},"Team:114":{"__typename":"Team","id":114},"Person:596019":{"__typename":"Person","id":596019}}} window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbcom08","linkInternalFilters":"mlb"} window.globalState = {"tracking_title":"Major League Baseball","lang":"en"} window.appId = '' /*-->*/