ARLINGTON, TX — Friday marks the first game of the 2023 World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers.
The D-backs are in Arlington, Texas, for the first game of the series, which is set to start at 5:03 p.m. at Globe Life Field.
Follow the biggest updates from World Series Game 1 below:
Friday, Oct. 27
DOWN BUT NOT OUT! 🐍 The Rangers were too much for the D-backs tonight, as Arizona falls 6 to 5 to Texas on the road during extra innings. Game 2 is tomorrow night. https://t.co/nQVBcicKY7 pic.twitter.com/BSwHRICMf9
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
EXTRA INNINGS: Fans are pacing here outside Chase Field. That bottom of the ninth rally by the Rangers was really felt here all the way in AZ. 5-5 the score 😬😬😬 @abc15 pic.twitter.com/bp9fa3wKnh
— Ashley Holden (@ashleyvholden) October 28, 2023
Heading to extras in Game 1. 🫣
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 28, 2023
Corey Seager: a glass case of emotion. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/8wCUAamLdo
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2023
It's time for Paul Sewald to pitch in the #WorldSeries. pic.twitter.com/CGc4AIQ5c0
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 28, 2023
Ginkel throwing fast balls at the Rangers- last pitch was 97 MPH.#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
The @Dbacks have stolen more than just our hearts this #Postseason. pic.twitter.com/QXHTfOIU1a
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2023
D-backs head to the 7th inning with a lead over the Rangers, 5-3. Corbin Carroll up to bat. #WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
We’re in the bottom of the 6th inning, Thompson is on the mound.#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Some more #Postseason Ketel for your popcorn. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/xnCxNYQ5gT
— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2023
Ketel Marté ties Hank Bauer, Derek Jeter and Manny Ramírez for most consecutive postseason games with a hit (17).
— Jorge Torres (@JorgeTWeather) October 28, 2023
Great company to be with 💯
MARTE 👏🏻 PARTAY 👏🏻 El niño de nizao makes it to third base! Walker is up to bat for the D-backs.#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Geraldo Perdomo hits and makes it safely to the first base! We're now in the 5th inning. D-backs maintain the lead, 4-3.#WorldSeries📷 #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason📷 #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Sup Pham? pic.twitter.com/ZRHbWtpagK
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 28, 2023
Tommy Pham with the HOME RUN! D-backs maintain the lead, 4-3.#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Ketel Marte makes it to second base! Walker is up to bat for the D-backs.#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
The D-backs take the lead, 3-2!#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Corbin Carroll is just unreal. pic.twitter.com/bJImqIFCNt
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 28, 2023
Game is tied! 2-2 after a hit from Corbin Carroll!#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Alek Thomas hits and makes it to first base! #WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
The #Rangers put their name on the board with hits from Evan Carter and Adolis García. #WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Zac Gallen on the mound! Current score 0-0, bottom of the first inning. #WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 28, 2023
Former President George W. Bush delivers the first pitch.
Ladies and gentlemen, H.E.R.#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/LUhnWpG6jZ
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2023
H.E.R. sang the National Anthem for Game 1.
Ladies and gentlemen, H.E.R.#WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/LUhnWpG6jZ
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2023
4:48 p.m. Zac Gallen is minutes away from pitching in Game 1.
Zac Gallen. Nathan Eovaldi.
— MLB (@MLB) October 27, 2023
The final two teams standing turn to their workhorses in #WorldSeries Game 1. pic.twitter.com/jPCjccn1Tk
There are 8 rookies in this year's #WorldSeries including 5 players who started the season among @MLB's top 40 prospects! pic.twitter.com/OOBjev4RUf
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 27, 2023
4 p.m. ; one hour before game time.
"It’s the greatest thing ever": D-backs fans head to Game 1 of the World Series in Texas! 🐍#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #Diamondbacks #Arizona #Fans #Postseason #Baseball pic.twitter.com/XiDYBGOkh2
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 27, 2023
3 p.m.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryan Thompson speaks with ABC15 before Game 1 of the World Series.
Watch below: D-backs’ Torey Lovullo speak ahead of tonight's World Series Game.
Welcome to the World Series: 🐍 D-backs’ Torey Lovullo speaks ahead of tonight's World Series Game 1 vs. the Rangers in Texas.#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #Texas #ToreyLovullo #Diamondbacks #Arizona #ZacGallen pic.twitter.com/HXNB6QDO9I
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 27, 2023
2 p.m.
11:59 a.m.
Our first #WorldSeries lineup since Nov. 4, 2001. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/SrOBXuVYeM
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 27, 2023
11:43 a.m.
World Series 2023. Game day @Dbacks be @Rangers pic.twitter.com/DbPcQbpGUV
— Craig Fouhy (@FouhyOnSports) October 27, 2023
10 a.m.
Day of destiny? ⚾ On this day 22 years ago, Game 1 of the 2001 World Series took place at Bank One Ballpark, which is now known as Chase Field. The D-backs won 9-1 against the New York Yankees! 2001 GALLERY: https://t.co/8QNAaQSvhv Photo: @apphotoarchive pic.twitter.com/IhNICVvCXb
— ABC15 Sports (@abc15sports) October 27, 2023
ICYMI:
The first two games of the World Series are in Texas! But don't worry, you can still “embrace the chaos” at several businesses across the Valley! 🐍 ⬇️ https://t.co/KvGDeTLgFH
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 27, 2023
Can't get to Arlington tonight? That's ok! There are plenty of watch parties around the Valley tonight!
🍩 The 25-cent ‘Snake Cake’ you can get at Voodoo Doughnut during the D-backs World Series run: https://t.co/IPTB902S08 pic.twitter.com/a1BAVXt2sY
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 27, 2023
It's game day! That means VooDoo Doughnuts is selling "Snake Cakes" for only 25 cents!
Thursday, Oct. 26
Recap of Media Day:
It's World Series Media Day! ABC15 takes you to Texas where the D-backs open up about the postseason.#WorldSeries #Dbacks #Rangers #AlekThomas #ChristianWalker #EvanLongoria #CorbinCarroll #TommyPham #MerrillKelly pic.twitter.com/ZZRIfMKkJV
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) October 26, 2023
It all starts tomorrow. #EmbraceTheChaos pic.twitter.com/pBgqJAdMOn
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 27, 2023
Former President George W. Bush, the former Rangers owner, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Texas plays the Arizona Diamondbacks in the World Series opener on Friday night. This will be Bush's fourth World Series ceremonial first pitch but his first before an opener. READ MORE HERE.
Fits like a glove. 😍 pic.twitter.com/s7SdI0KzOD
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 26, 2023
The Milk Man is your #WorldSeries Game 1 starter. pic.twitter.com/Ip8h2aB0qm
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 26, 2023
Wednesday, Oct. 25
The Diamondbacks announced tickets for Games 3, 4, and 5 have already been sold out. Additionally, the D-backs say "Games 1 & 2 and 6 & 7 (if necessary) are sold out. That includes all standing room tickets," at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. READ MORE HERE.
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