Nothing quite compares to the sensation of hitting a home run during a ballgame. The explosive crack of the bat, the rush of adrenaline as the ball sails through the air, and the satisfaction of rounding the bases while the crowd cheers with an electrifying roar. But it’s not just the one player who feels it. The entire team lights up with joy when they see a ball arching through the sky. Hence, the celebrations ensue; and why shouldn’t the team celebrate with an old-age tradition?

Home-run celebrations have become a beloved custom in baseball and many MLB teams have their own special way of celebrating a homer. For the Halos, it’s all about the cowboy hat. Whenever a teammate makes a grand play, the dugout rushes out to greet them with wild energy. Shohei Ohtani recently dispatched a ball flying and made his way back to the dugout, only to be met with a surprise. Instead of the familiar cowboy hat, the whole team had been waiting there for him. But this time with a sombrero in hand.

Shohei Ohtani was in for a surprise when he returned to the dugout

The Angels were having a grand ole time at the Coliseum, as they sent three balls soaring as home runs. As Logan O’Hoppe rounded the bases after hitting his first career MLB homer, he was met with an unexpected sight when he reached the dugout. His teammates had a surprise in store for him – a sombrero hat adorned with the Golden State Warriors logo. It was an unexpected twist to their usual celebration, but the Halos were just getting started.

In the next inning, both Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani followed up with their own back-to-back homers, and each was greeted with the same sombrero when they returned to the dugout, both their faces radiant with happiness under the enormous hat. The homers were incredible, with Trout’s shot sailing an impressive 434 feet to dead center, while Ohtani’s traveled an even greater distance of 447 feet to right-center.

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While the sombrero hat celebration was certainly an endearing touch, it turns out it’s just a temporary placeholder for the Angels. The team is awaiting the arrival of their permanent prop, which could very well be their classic cowboy hat. But for now, the sombrero is doing just fine.

Fans are loving the sombrero as well as the home runs! 

The Angels’ Opening series games against the Athletics have been a hit with baseball fans. With incredible plays and a sombrero celebration stealing the show. The sombrero, which featured a Warriors logo, has sparked a hilarious rumor on Twitter that Shohei Ohtani may be headed to the Warriors in his free agency.

But it’s not just humorous speculations that have the fans excited – the Angels’ impressive plays have also reignited enthusiasm among their supporters. Fans are thrilled to see the team back in action. 

The Halos now prepare to take on the Seattle Mariners in their next series. The Mariners may have lost their Opening bout to the Cleveland Guardians, but anything can happen in a baseball game!

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