Baseball fans are bracing for one of the sport’s most anticipated matchups. As the Toronto Blue Jays gear up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series beginning Friday. Toronto’s hard-fought victory over the Seattle Mariners sealed their long-awaited return to baseball’s grand stage, and this sent their hometown supporters, including Drake, into full celebration mode.
In a video that quickly made the rounds online, the Toronto-born rapper was seen surrounded by friends. He was grinning as he declared, “It’s already written. We’re going to the big show. Get the boys a pizza and some Coke.” The moment captured both relief and triumph for a fan base that’s waited 32 years to see its team play for a championship again.
The final out—a ninth-inning strikeout by Jeff Hoffman against Julio Rodríguez—set off a wave of euphoria across the city. “BIG SHOW ITS UP 6’ERRRRRRRS,” Drake captioned the clip. The jubilation of fans who’ve watched the Blue Jays claw their way back into contention after decades of rebuilding, according to TMZ.
The Blue Jays’ Biggest Test Yet
The Blue Jays’ path forward won’t be easy. They’ll take on the powerhouse Dodgers, who enter the series as -210 favorites to defend their title, according to ESPN. Still, Toronto’s clubhouse exudes confidence. Manager John Schneider praised his team’s perseverance in reaching this point. NBC News, “It takes so much work and perseverance to get to this point, and I love this entire group.” He also singled out George Springer for his consistent postseason excellence.
On the opposite side, Los Angeles has shown little sign of slowing down. The Dodgers secured their spot in commanding fashion, sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in four games. Their star Shohei Ohtani delivered a stunning performance in Game 4—three home runs and ten strikeouts—in a display that reminded fans why he’s one of the game’s most extraordinary talents. “It’s like we’re the Chicago Bulls and he’s Michael Jordan,” teammate Mookie Betts said. Third baseman Max Muncy went even further: “That’s the single best performance in the history of baseball. I don’t care what anyone says.”
Friday’s opener promises more than a battle for the championship. It’s a collision of styles, storylines, and generations—a team fueled by revival meeting one defined by dominance. For Toronto, it’s a shot at reclaiming a legacy last written in 1993. For Los Angeles, it’s a bid to solidify theirs. And for baseball fans everywhere, it’s shaping up to be a World Series worth remembering.
