The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again — clinching their second straight World Series championship and proving once more why they’re the team to beat. In a thrilling seven-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Dodgers delivered one of the most electrifying finishes in recent baseball history, followed by a massive parade that filled downtown Los Angeles with a sea of blue and white.
Game 7 was the stuff of legends. The Dodgers triumphed 5–4 in an 11-inning showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last pitch. Catcher Will Smith sealed the victory with a dramatic, game-winning home run — making him the first player ever to hit an extra-inning, walk-off homer in a World Series Game 7.
This championship marks the Dodgers’ second consecutive title and their ninth overall, placing them among baseball’s all-time great franchises. They are the first National League team in history to win back-to-back World Series titles and the first MLB team to repeat since the Yankees in 2000.
Throughout the series, fans witnessed baseball at its best:
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Game 3 stretched to 18 innings — tying the longest game in World Series history.
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Shohei Ohtani reached base nine times in a single game, setting a new postseason record.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named World Series MVP after delivering a masterclass in pitching, cementing his place as one of the sport’s modern greats.
From clutch hitting to dominant pitching, the Dodgers’ depth and determination defined their championship run.
Following their historic win, Los Angeles celebrated in grand fashion. An estimated 250,000 fans lined the streets downtown for the Dodgers Championship Parade, waving flags, wearing jerseys, and cheering as players and coaches rolled through the city on double-decker buses.
After the parade, the celebration continued with a ticketed event at Dodger Stadium, where fans packed the stands to honor their heroes and relive unforgettable highlights from the season.
Mayor Karen Bass praised the city’s teamwork and the spirit of its residents:
“L.A. is the city of champions, and today’s successful celebrations – including a championship parade that brought an estimated 250,000 Dodgers fans to the heart of our city – are a testament to the City’s preparedness efforts. I want to thank all of our City personnel who worked around the clock to ensure today’s celebrations were safe and joyful for everyone involved. Go, Dodgers!”
With this championship, the Dodgers have solidified themselves as one of the greatest dynasties in modern baseball. The mix of veteran leadership and young talent, combined with strong management and an unwavering fan base, continues to set them apart.
For Los Angeles, this victory is more than another trophy — it’s a reflection of unity, resilience, and pride. From the first pitch of the season to the final roar of the parade, the city once again proved why it’s called the City of Champions.
The Dodgers didn’t just win — they made history. And Los Angeles celebrated every moment of it.
