Giddy Fans, Mayors React To Dodgers Win Over Cubs In Game 1 Of NLCS
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Dodgers dugout was straight-up giddy Saturday night, as it became clear they were getting close to a victory over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of National League Championship Series.
If you need proof, check out Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts cackle during a favorable call.
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Our CBS 2 News team got into the spirit.
We love the blue crew! @Dodgers @CBSLAElsa @CBSLAPeter @JillArrington @CBSLA We'll be on KCAL9 8-1030p tonight. ⚾️????⚾️????⚾️???? pic.twitter.com/LlJ7Mohuzl
— Amber Lee (@AmberLeeNews) October 15, 2017
But former chief strategist for President Barack Obama David Axelrod said it was all part of the Cubbies' plan.
.@Cubs outthink @Dodgers by losing Game 1, lulling Angelenos into a false sense of security. Wait 'til tomorrow!#gocubsgo
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) October 15, 2017
And the mayors the respective cities represented tonight made sure to remind each other of their wager.
The @Dodgers win! #ThisTeam is on fire! Can't wait to see our flag flying in the Windy City, @ChicagosMayor. #NLCS pic.twitter.com/4D2rS4weeh
— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) October 15, 2017
It ain't over till it's over. Made a wager w/ @MayorofLA. When @Cubs take the #NLCS, he'll send local beer & #FlytheW at LA City Hall. #Cubs
— Archive: Mayor Rahm Emanuel (@MayorRahm) October 15, 2017
And so another game ends, and Chuck Yeager returns to his subterranean lair. #LetsGoDodgers pic.twitter.com/Zw2bkWWs8R
— Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) October 15, 2017
Vin and I enjoyed watching game 1️⃣ . Great job @Dodgers! Now it's time for ????night night ????. I love #ThisTeam pic.twitter.com/2BLC5rRUc5
— Ted Stryker (@TedStryker) October 15, 2017
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