The Texas Rangers marked their first-ever World Series championship with a grand celebration before the start of their season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The team’s championship banner was unveiled for the first time in franchise history, 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.
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
