Giants End Outfielders' Hip-Thrusting Celebration After Dodgers Wins

San Francisco Giants outfielders performed a hip-thrusting celebration after their 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. The group huddle in the outfield produced one of the stranger postgame displays seen on a baseball field and quickly drew online criticism.

The Giants won again Tuesday night in Los Angeles, setting up at least a series split with their rivals. That success offered momentum to counter their early season struggles.

The celebration ended almost immediately. Someone in the Giants front office or with authority ordered the outfielders to stop the routine, which resembled a Village People act.

Some fans welcomed the change. Comments on a related article praised the decision to retire the hip-thrusting huddle.

Social media users reacted differently. Many expressed disappointment at the end of the routine, which they had started to embrace.

The team switched to a bow. The gesture lacks the original zest but carries a touch of class.

Questions linger about enforcement. The Giants may revive the thrusting if they hit a five-game skid. Third baseman Tony Vitello could bring it back in an emergency.