Texas Rangers Celebrate First World Series Championship in Style: Unfurling a Championship Banner and Handing Out Rings.

The Texas Rangers marked a historic moment in their franchise’s 52-year history in Texas and 63rd overall as a team, when they celebrated their first World Series championship with the unfurling of a championship banner before their season opener against the Chicago Cubs. The banner was dropped from Globe Life Field’s roof support high above right field, commemorating their incredible win.

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and pitcher Josh Sborz brought the Commissioner’s Trophy to home plate, where it was used to clinch the championship in November against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bochy took a moment to express his gratitude to the fans for their tremendous support and encouraged the players to savor every moment of this historic occasion.

The championship rings will be presented before the series’ second game on Saturday night, adding to the celebratory atmosphere at the stadium. This marked the first time that Max Scherzer, who was part of Washington Nationals’ championship team in 2019, would enjoy an in-person celebration with fans since pandemic restrictions prevented it last year. Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who experienced winning a World Series himself, admitted to feeling a sense of envy while watching the ceremony from the opposing dugout.

This was a milestone moment for both the Rangers and their fans, marking a historic achievement in franchise history that will be remembered for years to come.