Last season, the New York Yankees’ ill-conceived decision to have Fat Joe perform at the World Series crushed morale, ultimately leading to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the title. This year, however, the Dodgers might have the Jonas Brothers to thank if the team repeats as champions.
Fans tuning in to Game 2 of the Fall Classic on Saturday were surprised to see a concert break out in between innings. After MLB’s Stand Up to Cancer tribute, the camera cut to a stage in the right field stands. The Jonas Brothers were introduced, and it quickly became clear that the World Series was on hold while they performed a song.
The Brothers—Merv, Stu, and Freddy (we’re still fact-checking those names)—did, in fact, perform. But some viewers were still confused by their presence. A pre-sixth-inning concert is not traditionally part of baseball. Even Fat Joe had the good sense to embarrass an entire fanbase before the game started. Yet, some Dodgers fans credit the Jonas Brothers’ performance with saving the team’s season.
### Dodgers Bounce Back with Game 2 Win
The Toronto Blue Jays took Game 1 with a historic sixth-inning surge. A nine-run frame put the game out of reach as Toronto won 11-4. LA’s uncharacteristically poor pitching performance put the Dodgers in an early 0-1 hole against a dangerous Blue Jays team.
Derek Jeter called Game 2 a “must-win” for the Dodgers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto stepped up for LA with another gem, but Toronto’s ace Kevin Gausman was also pitching lights out. The pair made MLB history as the first starters to each retire 17+ straight batters in a postseason game.
Yamamoto and Gausman were locked in a 1-1 pitchers’ duel as each team looked for an edge. Then, enter the Jonas Brothers.
### The Turning Point
After the odd inning-changeover performance, everything fell apart for the Blue Jays. Gausman gave up solo homers to Will Smith and Max Muncy, giving the Dodgers a 3-1 lead. LA extended their advantage to 5-1 in the eighth inning.
Yamamoto threw his second straight complete game, and the Dodgers secured the Game 2 victory.
With the series shifting to Los Angeles for Game 3, the Dodgers have momentum. Fans are already crediting the Jonas Brothers for the team’s good fortune.
### Fan Reactions
Cody Snavely wrote:
“Where were you when the Jonas Brothers saved the Dodgers’ season?”
Humongous ChiChis responded:
“Complaining in my kitchen pacing around like a maniac while the first half-time show in baseball was being played.”
Dave Albrecht added:
“Welp, @MLBONFOX just reminded me why I haven’t watched baseball religiously in several years. A mid-game Jonas Brothers performance to derail a pitcher’s duel in the World Series is actually insane. Get a clue @MLB!”
Whether you loved the surprise concert or questioned it, one thing is clear—the Dodgers are back in the fight, and the Jonas Brothers’ unexpected performance might have played a role in that comeback.
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