The Texas Rangers finally achieved their first-ever World Series championship by celebrating their historic achievement with a banner unveiling at Globe Life Field before their season opener against the Chicago Cubs. The banner was dropped from the roof support high above right field, commemorating their monumental moment.
Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy and pitcher Josh Sborz brought the Commissioner’s Trophy to home plate, recording the final out in the clinching Game 5 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in November. Bochy expressed gratitude to the fans for their support and encouraged the players to savor the moment and take it all in. Championship rings are set to be presented before the second game of the series on Saturday night. This victory marks the Rangers’ first championship in their 52nd season in Texas and 63rd overall for the franchise that began play in 1961.
Texas had previously come close to winning the World Series in 2010 and 2011 but fell short in both instances. Max Scherzer, Rangers’ pitcher who was on Washington Nationals’ championship team in 2019, expressed his desire to enjoy this celebration with fans after experiencing a virtual ring ceremony due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020. Craig Counsell, Cubs manager who had won a World Series himself, admitted to feeling a sense of envy as he watched the ceremony unfold from