The Texas Rangers finally secured their first championship in a historic win, after losing in two previous World Series appearances. Their manager, Bruce Bochy, expressed his gratitude to the fans for their tremendous support and encouraged the players to soak in the celebratory moment as it is difficult to achieve such success. In 2010, they lost to Bochy’s Giants in five games, and in 2011, they were defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals after twice being one out away from winning.
Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer, who was part of the Washington Nationals’ championship team in 2019, expressed his excitement about celebrating the victory with fans after pandemic restrictions prevented them from attending the ceremony in 2020. Meanwhile, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who scored the run that earned the Florida Marlins the 1997 World Series crown, felt envious watching the Rangers’ celebration from the opposing dugout. He admitted to being jealous of their achievement, showcasing the honesty of competitive sports.
The Commissioner’s Trophy was brought to home plate by Bochy and pitcher Josh Sborz who made the final out in the clinching Game 5 against Arizona Diamondbacks in November. As they lifted it above their heads and shared a heartfelt moment with each other, everyone present couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for this historic victory.
