Los Angeles– shohei ohtani and the rest los angeles dodgers celebrated their second consecutive World Series championship with a downtown parade Monday after becoming the first team in 25 years to win two consecutive titles.
“I’m already thinking we’re going to do this a third time,” Ohtani told Spectrum SportsNet television through a translator.
He was accompanied by his wife Mamiko Tanaka, who took his photo. Last year, Ohtani carried his dog Decoy in his arms on the bus.
“It’s really cool to be able to win the game and be surrounded by all these amazing fans,” Ohtani said. “I’m really taking it in and enjoying it.”
Manager Dave Roberts hoisted the Commissioner’s Trophy aboard one of several buses that passed through a route filled with cheering, flag-waving blue-clad fans. “B2B” reads one of several hand-written signs held up in the crowd.
“I feel like it’s almost double from last year,” freddy freeman Said. “These fans are crazy. It’s so amazing to be a part of.”
More fans waited at Dodger Stadium, where the team was headed after the parade.
World Series MVP yoshinobu yamamoto Wore a black T-shirt with “World Series Champions” written on the front. Wearing sunglasses and a backwards baseball cap, Yamamoto waved to fans.
“I love moments like this, sharing things with my teammates,” he said through a translator.
Blue and white confetti flew from a truck moving between the buses, which were filled with family members of players, including newly retired players clayton kershaw And his four children.
“It’s the right way to do it,” said Kershaw, who played his entire 18-year career with Los Angeles. “I know the Dodgers have always meant a lot to this city for generations. For us to do this in front of them means a lot to me and everybody else.”
pitcher blake snell Made a 6-7 gesture with his hands, indicating a Dodgers win toronto blue jays In games 6 and 7.
“It’s lit,” Snell said. “I love it.”
bare chested kike hernandez Filmed the crowd with a handheld camera.
“Winners win,” he said. “I hope these Dodger fans have a lot of fun because they deserve to. They showed up all year, they supported us and here we are back-to-back champions.”
