Steve Schneider's reaction to his son Davis hitting a home run in Game 5 of the World Series has gone viral. Filming the moment on the first pitch, Steve's excitement was palpable. "Oh, no! No way!" he exclaimed as Davis, a player for the Toronto Blue Jays, sent the ball into the first row of left field.
As his son rounded the bases, Steve continued, "Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god! You gotta be kidding me!" His genuine joy resonated with viewers, leading to widespread sharing on social media, including the official MLB account.
The moment was significant not only for the family but also for baseball history. Hitting a home run on the first pitch of a game is a rare feat. Just two swings later, teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also hit a home run, making the Blue Jays the first team to start a World Series game with back-to-back homers.
Davis Schneider's home run set the tone for the game, which the Blue Jays won decisively against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-1. The victory brought the team one step closer to clinching the World Series title.
Fans have expressed their emotional connection to the video, with many commenting on the heartfelt reaction of a proud father. One viewer noted, "You cannot watch this as a father and not have tears in your eyes." Another remarked, "Seeing a World Series Game 5 leadoff homer through a parent's eyes is pure baseball magic."
As the Blue Jays prepare for Game 6 in Toronto, excitement continues to build. Canadian children's singer Raffi has humorously offered to sing the national anthem at the game, adding to the anticipation.
In Game 5, it took just three pitches from Dodgers starter Blake Snell for the Blue Jays to take a 2-0 lead, thanks to the back-to-back home runs from Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The Blue Jays' starting pitcher, Trey Yesavage, delivered an impressive performance, striking out 12 batters without any walks, further solidifying the team's dominance in the series.

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