Los Angeles Dodgers claim historic 8th World Series title, and Yuma County fans are ecstatic

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - In a thrilling finale, the Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as World Series champions for the eighth time in franchise history, defeating the New York Yankees in a tight 7-6 Game 5 victory.

Local Dodgers supporters like Adrian Alvarado feel that this win is particularly meaningful. Comparing this victory to their World Series win in 2020, he shared, "I feel like this is a more fulfilling championship. I'm not trying to discredit the other one, but this one's way more fulfilling."

Fans like Joel Beltran say that what truly set this year's Dodgers apart was their unique team chemistry, which he believes gave them an edge over the star-studded Yankees. "The spotlight is too focused on a couple people compared to the Dodgers," Beltran said. "We have a bunch on the roster—a bunch of great people. Great guys. They work well together. None of them take the spotlight for themselves."

For the Castillo family in Somerton, the Dodgers' win is more than just a championship; it’s a continuation of a family legacy that spans generations.

Juan Castillo explains, "Baseball in our household is not just a game—it's really a family tradition. It's passed down by generations."

Castillo's Dodgers fandom began with his grandmother, a former Yankees fan who changed allegiance during "Fernando-mania," when Fernando Valenzuela’s signing sparked widespread excitement among Mexican-American fans.

"My grandma was a big Yankee fan, but when Fernando Valenzuela signed with the Dodgers, she automatically became a Dodger fan," Castillo recalls. "And thank God every day for that decision, you know, because if not, I’d be a Yankee fan."

Castillo proudly shares the Dodgers' passion with his children and grandchildren, keeping his grandmother's legacy alive: "She passed on that passion from my grandma to my father, from my father to me, and now, I'm passing it on to my kids. My son's even passing it to my grandkids. It's just one big family thing."

As the Dodgers revel in this latest victory, fans are already looking ahead, confident that with multiple stars under contract, next season could be just as special.