Overview
- Ruehle kept music flowing throughout Game 3’s 18 innings and 6 hours 39 minutes as the Dodgers faced the Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium.
- He shared a clip of himself playing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” for a 14th-inning stretch that extended the stadium tradition deep into extras.
- He leaned into the moment with wry picks including “The Neverending Story” in the 18th, plus “Clocks” and “The Longest Time,” prompting fans to hail him as a tongue-in-cheek MVP.
- The 56-year-old has been the Dodgers’ full-time organist since 2016, also serves as the Los Angeles Kings’ music director and organist, has performed at six Olympics, and is largely self-taught, favoring playing by ear over sheet music.
- Fans highlighted his eclectic repertoire during the game, noting selections from Taylor Swift to The Legend of Zelda, and pointed to a crowd-sourced “Dieter Decoder” that tracks his song choices.