The “steal a base, steal a taco” promotion from Taco Bell has turn out to be a lovely mainstream merchandise of significance heading into each World Series at this level. The first stolen base of the World Series clinches free tacos for everyone from the fast-food titan, as long as you register for the rewards program on the official website.
This 12 months, Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks used to be the conquering, taco-winning hero.
Marte reached on a fielder’s selection in the highest of the 3rd inning as Corbin Carroll scampered house to attain the 3rd run of the inning for the Diamondbacks off Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi. With Gabriel Moreno on the plate, Marte stole 2nd, however were given stranded there as Moreno and Christian Walker struck out.
Here’s the present checklist of winners of free tacos:
- 2007: Jacoby Ellsbury, Red Sox
- 2008: Jason Bartlett, Rays
- 2012: Angel Pagán, Giants
- 2015: Lorenzo Cain, Royals
- 2016: Francisco Lindor, Cleveland
- 2017: Cameron Maybin, Astros
- 2018: Mookie Betts, Red Sox
- 2019: Trea Turner, Nationals
- 2020: Mookie Betts, Dodgers
- 2021: Ozzie Albies, Braves
- 2022: Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
- 2023: Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks