After a grueling 7-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Los Angeles Dodgers took home the 2025 World Series trophy. To celebrate their second consecutive World Series title, they held a parade in downtown Los Angeles, where approximately 250,000 fans attended.
A sea of blue and white jubilation flooded the streets as the baseball players drove by on a double-decker bus, holding the widest smiles on their faces. The Monday morning on November 3rd reeked of hot dogs and fireworks, with commuter trains blaring “I love L.A.” along with thousands of fans lined up just to catch a glimpse of the players. The team started the parade at Temple Street and Broadway, ending at Dodger Stadium with a championship celebration and a sold-out rally. On top of that, the famous rapper, Ice Cube, rolled into Dodger Stadium in a blue lowrider with the World Series trophy in his hands. Not only did they celebrate their victory, but the parade was also to honor their second consecutive World Series title.
The seventh game of the series was held on November 1st at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada. With the audience at the edge of their seats, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto induces a ground ball, turning it into a game-ending double play by shortstop Mookie Betts. In the 11th inning, Will Smith hits the go-ahead home run, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s stellar pitching performance. Finally, the championship game ended 5-4, with a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. “And today, I get to say that I’m a champion for life, and that’s never going away,” concludes team player Clayton Kershaw in a speech during the fan celebration, signaling the end of his career as a baseball player.
This thrilling game became the most-watched MLB game since 1991, with an average of 51 million viewers across Japan, Canada, and the U.S, according to mlb.com. In the U.S. alone, the game averaged 26.88 million viewers on FOX. It’s now safe to say that the Dodgers are the first MLB team in 25 years to secure back-to-back championships.
The Dodgers’ victory was more than just a triumph on the field. It displayed the hard work, resilience, and teamwork that led to their success. This win secures their legacy, giving fans a reason to believe that success and greatness don’t come out of nowhere–it’s earned, one inning at a time.
