The Texas Rangers celebrated their first-ever World Series championship before the start of their season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Arlington, Texas. The championship banner was unfurled for the first time in franchise history 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 thanked the fans for their tremendous support as the Rangers celebrated their historic championship win. Championship rings will be presented to the team before the second game of the series on Saturday night. Bochy encouraged the players to savor the moment and soak it in as winning a World Series is a rare and special achievement.
The Texas Rangers won their first championship in their 52nd season in Texas and 63rd overall for the franchise. Despite two previous World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011, the team had not secured a title until now. Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed a sense of jealousy watching the Rangers celebrate their championship banner, as winning a World Series is a momentous achievement in baseball.
Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer, who was part of the Washington Nationals’ championship team in 2019, expressed his desire to savor the moment with fans this time after having a virtual ring ceremony in 2020 due to pandemic restrictions. The ceremony was a special moment for the Rangers organization and their fans as they celebrated their historic win.