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Dodgers Celebrate 2024 Title with Home Opener Victory Over Tigers

The reigning champions honored their World Series win with elaborate ceremonies and a 5-4 win featuring Shohei Ohtani's decisive home run.

Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Recording artist Ice Cube holds the 2024 World Series Trophy before the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen (49) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Former Los Angeles Dodgers Kirk Gibson throws out the first pitch before the game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández, left, gets a sunflower seed shower from teammates Max Muncy, right, and Miguel Rojas (72) as he returns to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of their game against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Overview

  • The Dodgers marked their 2024 World Series championship with pregame festivities, including a trophy presentation by Ice Cube and a ceremonial first pitch by Kirk Gibson to Freddie Freeman.
  • A new championship banner and plaque were unveiled at Dodger Stadium, accompanied by a flyover of F-15 and F-35 fighter jets after the national anthem.
  • Players wore special gold-accented jerseys to commemorate their title, and the festivities included fireworks, smoke effects, and a blue carpet player introduction.
  • The Dodgers secured a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers in their home opener, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's game-winning home run in the seventh inning.
  • Despite minor health concerns among players like Kiké Hernández and Mookie Betts, the team remains focused on defending their title and aiming for MLB's first repeat championship in 25 years.