The Texas Rangers have won their first-ever World Series after routing the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 5, 5-0, despite the absence of Adolis Garcia and Max Scherzer.
It was the Rangers' first-ever title, and they achieved it in their first year with manager Bruce Bochy, who arrived in the team at the start of the season.
Before this season, Bochy was without a team after not taking any baseball jobs at the end of the 2019 season.
The 68-year-old coach himself thinks things went quite fast. From being a spectator a year ago, now, he is drenched with Gatorade and water while celebrating the Rangers' title.
"Jeez, I was sittin' in a recliner a year ago. What happened?!" Bochy was heard saying during field celebrations.
Read more: Bob Knight Dead at 83; Mike Woodson, Mike Krzyzewski Send out Emotional Tribute
Turning serious when he sat down with Fox Sports for a championship interview, he said he returned because he missed the game. He thanked general manager Chris Young as he came at a time when his appetite for the game was coming back to life.
"Then he [Young] give me a call. Talked about his vision," he said.
"I said 'Let's go!' I'm ready to go back. Three years off. I didn't if I can get back in to be honest. I had pretty good life going on out there. I'm glad I did."
"It's special, to come here in my first year, with a team that was determined to play winning baseball and never won a championship. As far as me, that's a byproduct of what those guys did out there."
Bochy reflecting on MUTILPLE WS titles ⭐️
@Rangers | #GoAndTakeIt 📺: BSSW pic.twitter.com/hiUjpR23V8— Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) November 2, 2023
Bochy breaking [diamond]backs, breaking records
Winning one World Series is hard. Winning it four times and for two different teams? That is double the difficulty. That is something Bochy can boast about when he decides to retire.
With this title win, he became only the fourth coach to have at least four MLB titles, next only to Joe McCarthy (7), Casey Stengel (7), and Connie Mack (5). Bochy's latest win is unique from any other World Series title, as he is the only manager to win it for and against the Rangers.
Bruce Bochy is the 6th manager to win at least 4 World Series titles, only Joe McCarthy (7), Casey Stengel (7), and Connie Mack (5) have more.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 2, 2023
Bochy is also the first manager to win a World Series for and against the same franchise (beat the Rangers in 2010 as manager of the… pic.twitter.com/ek6bcUXvSR
Related article: Aaron Judge Shares Trade Scare Moments Before Being Told About Clemente Award Win
© 2023 Sportsworldnews.com All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
