The Texas Rangers basked in the glory of their first-ever World Series championship on Opening Day against the Chicago Cubs in Arlington, Texas. For the first time in franchise history, a championship banner was unfurled at Globe Life Field, dropped from the roof support high above right field. The Commissioner’s Trophy was also presented at home plate by manager Bruce Bochy and pitcher Josh Sborz, who recorded the final out in the clinching Game 5 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Bochy took a moment to thank the fans for their tremendous support as he celebrated this historic win with his team. Championship rings will be presented to each player before the second game of the series on Saturday night. Bochy encouraged his players to savor every moment of this special achievement and not take it for granted.
The Texas Rangers won their first championship after 52 seasons in Texas and 63 overall for the franchise. Despite two previous World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011, they had not secured a title until now. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy watching them celebrate their championship banner, knowing that winning a World Series is an incredible accomplishment in baseball.
Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer, who was part of Washington Nationals’ championship team in 2019, expressed his desire to soak up every moment with fans this time around after having a virtual ring ceremony due to pandemic restrictions last year.
The ceremony was a special moment for both the Rangers organization and their fans as they celebrated this historic win together.
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