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Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 29.The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are tied 2-2 in the best-of-seven series.Johnson is a minority owner of the Dodgers as part of the Guggenheim Baseball Management ownership group.The group purchased the team in 2012.
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Earlier in the day, Johnson had posted on social media about the importance of Game 5.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates with Davis Schneider after the two hit back-to-back home runs to start the first inning.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. celebrates with Davis Schneider after the two hit back-to-back home runs to start the first inning.
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All the best moments from Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 5: Top shots of 2025 Fall Classic
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reacts after hitting a home run in the first inning.
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All the best moments from Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 5: Top shots of 2025 Fall Classic
Davis Schneider runs after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning.
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All the best moments from Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 5: Top shots of 2025 Fall Classic
A Los Angeles Dodgers drummer performs before Game 5.
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All the best moments from Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 5: Top shots of 2025 Fall Classic
Magic Johnson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and te Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 29, 2025.
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All the best moments from Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game 5: Top shots of 2025 Fall Classic
Magic Johnson reacts after throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5.
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