Tommy Lasorda and some of the Dodgers' babies took part in the fun after their NL West clinch
The Dodgers beat the Giants, 4-2, on Friday night at Dodger Stadium thanks to
Not only was Friday the Dodgers' return home after a lengthy road trip, but it was also a festive occasion as franchise icon and current special advisor to the chairman Tommy Lasorda celebrated his 90th birthday. The longtime manager was honored before the game with a great ceremony featuring speeches from some other Dodgers legends and Commissioner Rob Manfred ... but what do you suppose Lasorda did after the game? Well, he was part of the celebration, that's what:
.@TommyLasorda. Is. Ready. pic.twitter.com/IbuoeZcW71
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 23, 2017
It's worth noting that in 2016, the Dodgers clinched the NL West on a walk-off homer from
Before the clubhouse revelry got going, reliever
The banner was raised:
#LetsGoDodgers! pic.twitter.com/JFnYDp573a
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 23, 2017
It was a family affair, too:
Back in the clubhouse, smiles were everywhere:
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 23, 2017
And also more babies!
Circle of Life. ? pic.twitter.com/TQ8Avqr8pH
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 23, 2017
Jansen delivered a rousing clubhouse pep talk, too:
we're desperate for that ?... #step1 let's get it right @Dodgers #postseason pic.twitter.com/BNqU6DVHFy
— Kenley Jansen (@kenleyjansen74) September 23, 2017
A grand evening in Los Angeles, for sure.