The Dodgers pitcher almost breaks down in tears during the post-NLCS interview

The winning locker room after a big game is always a happy place, and reporters typically get very predictable interviews with jubilant players using cliched terms (“team effort,” “one game at a time,” etc.).

But Spectrum SportsNet LA anchor and reporter Kirsten Watson encountered an interesting situation Sunday night after the Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series with a victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the National Championship League Series.

As champagne splashed around the locker room, Watson chatted with substitute Brent Honeywell Jr.

The Dodgers are a team built around superstars, players like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. Honeywell, who played 18 games for the Dodgers this year, is on the opposite end of the MLB spectrum. The 2014 second-round pick struggled with injuries (four elbow surgeries) and didn't pitch at all from 2018 to 2020.

Honeywell has spent time with four different MLB organizations and was optioned by both the Pittsburgh Pirates and Dodgers in 2024.

So Honeywell is the epitome of the man who can't believe his luck when Watson arrives for her job interview. He found it difficult to control his emotions.

“How special is it to be in the World Series now?” asked Watson.

“I was just thinking about it… I don't think it's kicked in yet,” Honeywell replied. “I wanted to get this (series) over with as quickly as possible.

“There are many people in my life that I have to thank for this.” Honeywell paused and put her hand over her eyes, obviously emotional.

Watson came to help to give him time to recover.

“This is a dream that so many people have to live out,” she said. “I know it's hard to put into words. To share this moment with these guys, I have to imagine it’s special.”

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Meanwhile, Honeywell's teammates seemed to notice his problems. Someone came over and poured champagne over his head to lighten the mood.

“My younger self is freaking out,” Honeywell said. “This is all I’ve wanted to do my whole life.”

Congratulations to Honeywell for persevering through difficult times and finally achieving their dream. And kudos to Watson for guiding him through an emotional – and unforgettable – interview.

[SportsNet LA]