The Texas Rangers finally achieved their dream of winning the World Series after 52 years in Texas and 63 overall as a franchise. They celebrated this historic achievement by unveiling a banner at Globe Life Field before their season opener against the Chicago Cubs. The banner was dropped from the roof support high above right field, commemorating their first-ever championship.
Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy and pitcher Josh Sborz brought the Commissioner’s Trophy to home plate, recording the final out in the clinching Game 5 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in November. Bochy expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and encouraged the players to savor the moment and take it all in. Championship rings are set to be presented before the second game of the series on Saturday night.
Max Scherzer, who was on the Washington Nationals’ championship team in 2019, expressed his desire to enjoy the celebration with the fans this time after experiencing a virtual ring ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. Craig Counsell, who had won a World Series himself, admitted to feeling a sense of envy as he watched the ceremony unfold from