Texas Rangers celebrate first World Series win in team history

Texas Rangers players celebrate their World Series win

Rangers players celebrated on the field and in the locker room Wednesday night after the big win. Josh Jung may have summed it up best. He told reporters the theme of the year was resilience and it paid off.

PHOENIX, Ariz. - The Texas Rangers popped bottles and got the beer flowing on Wednesday night following the first World Series win in team history.

The players soaked in the moment while soaking each other after their 5-0 win.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 01: The Texas Rangers celebrate in the clubhouse after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-0 in Game Five to win the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

"You guys just wrote history. Congrats, you're World Champions," said Rangers manager Bruce Bochy to kick off the celebration.

Marcus Semien, one of the heroes of the Game 5 win, chose the Rangers in free agency coming off of a 102-loss season.

"I didn't feel like it was a risk, you know. I showed up here ready to work. I knew the culture needed some adjustments, a little bit. We all want to start winning at some point. Last year was tough, but we knew we were going in the right direction," said Semien.

Texas Rangers players, owner react to World Series win

Some Texas Rangers players and owner Ray Davis shared their thoughts after their World Series win.

For Nathan Eovaldi, it was his second World Series win.

The starter battled to win his fifth game of the postseason in Game 5.

"It's extremely satisfying. They're an extremely talented group over there. They made me work really hard out there," he said.

Marcus Semien, Nathan Eovaldi speak on World Series win

Texas Rangers 2nd baseman Marcus Semien and pitcher Nathan Eovaldi spoke in the locker room after the team's World Series win.

FOX 4's Jeff Kolb talked with designated hitter Mitch Garver, who held the World Series trophy during the interview.

"How does it feel to be holding this right now," Jeff asked.

"It's a dream come true, man. I mean, this is something that you work your whole life for and to be able to do it tonight was unbelievable," Garver said. "We won this one for the teams before us, for the players before us, for North Texas and the whole southwest part of the United States."

Mitch Garver speaks with FOX 4 after World Series win

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver speaks with FOX 4's Jeff Kolb after the team won the first World Series in franchise history.

But Josh Jung may have summed it up best. After the big win, he told reporters the theme of the year was resilience and it paid off.

Now the team can return to Arlington as world champions.

It's something the players said means the world to them, and they're happy to give to the fans.

"You guys deserve this, man. You put on a great atmosphere at home. I feel like, you know, we're going to have a great party when we get home. We're going to enjoy the parade and really make it count," said first baseman Nathan Lowe.

Rangers players, coach speak after World Series win

Texas Rangers players spoke, along with coach Tony Beasley, after the team's World Series win.

The Rangers' celebration will continue on Friday at 12:15 p.m. with a victory parade in Arlington.