The Dodgers clinched their 10th NL West title in 11 years last night, yet again in mid-September despite it supposedly being a rebuilding/retooling/transition year or whatever, and they celebrated it as usual.
“This is one step. Let’s get ‘em.“ pic.twitter.com/TOjzDUiJzL
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 17, 2023
Figured this would be a good place to dump all the fun stuff from last night.
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The Freddie has become A Thing and my dream of having fans do this goofy shit in the middle of a tense playoff series is close to fulfillment.
Doing The Freddie with the fans after the game. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/8WhZeIHfXT
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Dancing with the best fans in baseball. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/irGd6kiIw9
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 17, 2023
Speaking of celebrations, we got one I wasn’t aware of between David Peralta and Mookie Betts.
They should do this at home plate. pic.twitter.com/S3EIgiszGq
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
And hey, don’t pop your cork too early.
No premature popping, boys. Listen to your manager. pic.twitter.com/yWfh8JyfzV
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Mookie also took a blast in the face.
Mookie got absolutely blasted, lol. pic.twitter.com/JpCU3w2e80
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Max Muncy doesn’t fucking care if it’s live.
"Right in the fuckin' camera." – Max Muncy pic.twitter.com/jBBIvopdgP
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Miguel Rojas had the #Content with Brusdar Graterol and Choo Choo Man.
Getting trolled by Choo Choo Man. pic.twitter.com/e3quaCTWmP
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Now onto the pictures.
NL West Champs know how to party. pic.twitter.com/DvvqDBDdwx
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 17, 2023
The children.
They're here. pic.twitter.com/BQ0IP7Bz8T
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Glad Enrique Hernandez is back, man. The Vibes are immaculate.
Kiké is a vibe. pic.twitter.com/RkiqLO2naM
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 17, 2023
Bobby Miller and Clayton Kershaw side-by-side comp.
Freshman year vs. senior year. pic.twitter.com/36nk0nWeux
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 17, 2023
I really appreciate Andrew Friedman‘s dedication to giving us memes.
Doing a lot here, Drew. pic.twitter.com/8O8lzvKR4O
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Andrew was having the time of his life last night. Good for him. https://t.co/HeBmD1THue pic.twitter.com/6ZzEdqKAmL
— Bryan Kephart (@thundercrat) September 18, 2023
Then there were some interesting interviews, like Max taking Kirsten Watson‘s job with this Miggy Ro case.
Max Muncy takes Kirsten Watson's job, executes clutch interview of Miguel Rojas. pic.twitter.com/mMIWIqhWsy
— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) September 17, 2023
Kershaw … I liked this in a heartfelt way, but also it’s sounding scary in terms of coming back, honestly.
“Just enjoy it as best you can. This could be your last time you get to do this, so just enjoy it.” @ClaytonKersh22 on the advice he had to the #Dodgers young core who clinched their first title. pic.twitter.com/guFJs6KUTE
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 17, 2023
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Of all the people, I know too well the worrying about October and all that. However, like they say, for now you have to enjoy the journey, not take getting this for granted, and have fun with it.
Really fun group with a mix of veterans and young players, and it’s been a stressful yet entertaining ride in 2023.