The Dodgers are crowned (again) and LA goes crazy
It seems that the Los Angeles manual for a Monday morning now only has two options: infernal traffic or… a baseball parade of champions. And this week, the city chose fun. Shohei Ohtani and the rest of the Dodgers decided that winning a World Series was so 2024, so they did it again and celebrated their second consecutive championship with a street party that paralyzed downtown. They became, just so everyone knows, the first team to do so in a quarter of a century. Basically, since we listened to *NSYNC on a Discman.
And while the crowd went crazy, Ohtani, our hero from another planet, dropped the phrase that everyone was waiting for through his translator: “I’m already thinking about the third time we’re going to do this.” Clearly, for him this is like a subscription he has no plans to cancel. He was accompanied by his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, who assumed the role of official photographer for the Instagram story of his life. A notable upgrade from last year, when the special guest on the bus was their dog, Decoy. Priorities, people.
“It’s really nice to be able to win the game and be surrounded by all these incredible fans,” Ohtani confessed, proving that even gifted beings enjoy good mass recognition. “I’m really enjoying it and making the most of it.” I mean, he’s living his best life, and we’re here typing.
Blue, confetti and a lot of people lacking sleep on a Monday
Manager Dave Roberts, with a smile from ear to ear, raised the Commissioner’s Trophy from the top of one of the buses converted into floats of glory. The route was full of fans dressed in blue, waving flags and homemade signs where the “B dos B” (Back to Back) was the meme of the day. First baseman Freddie Freeman summed up the general sentiment: “I feel like it’s almost double what it was last year. These fans are crazy. It’s amazing to be a part of this.” Translation: The level of mass hysteria reached Taylor Swift concert levels, but with more curveballs thrown in.
The celebration did not end in the center. A wave of people was waiting at Dodger Stadium, the temple of the team, for the second part of the party. There, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, named MVP of the World Series, made his stellar appearance wearing a black “Champions” t-shirt, sunglasses and a backwards baseball cap, because the rules of coolness demand it. Through his translator, he unleashed another universal truth: “I love the moments to share these kinds of things with my teammates.” Basically, it’s team spirit, but with more style.
Farewells, viral gestures and a shirtless guy filming everything
Blue and white confetti rained down from a truck, creating visual chaos perfect for photos. The buses were packed with the players’ families, including a legend: the recently retired Clayton Kershaw, enjoying the moment with his four children. “It’s the perfect way to end,” said Kershaw, who put an end to an 18-year career played entirely with Los Angeles. “I know the Dodgers have always meant a lot to this city for generations. For us to be able to do this in front of them means the world to me and everyone else.” A movie ending, literally.
Meanwhile, pitcher Blake Snell was creating the meme of the day, making the 6-7 gesture with his hands to represent the Dodgers’ victories over the Toronto Blue Jays in the last two games of the series. “This is amazing. I love it,” said Snell, with the eloquence of someone who has just experienced a pure adrenaline rush.
And in what was perhaps the most millennial scene of the day, Kiké Hernández appeared shirtless, filming the crowds with a handheld camera. Without complexes, as if I were recording a vlog for YouTube. “The winners win. I hope these Dodger fans have a lot of fun because they deserve it,” declared the Puerto Rican. “They were present all year, they supported us and here we are, consecutive champions.” And with that clip, he surely earned the content for his social networks for a week.
In summary, Los Angeles witnessed a historic day, a display of joy, elite baseball and pure spectacle that consolidates these Dodgers in the Olympus of sports. The blue dynasty is underway, and it doesn’t seem to have any brakes.
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