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Yankees Legend CC Sabathia Joins American Idol Sensation at World Series As Rangers Take on Diamondbacks

Published 10/28/2023, 11:04 PM EDT

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The entertainment industry in America is the one of showbiz, the one with glitz and glamour. Meanwhile, professional sport is an arena to showcase grit and achieve the glory that comes with it, sprinkled with bits of inspiration and a lot of excitement. The two fields might not have too much in common except for being in the public eye. But oftentimes these worlds meet. 

And Game 2 of the World Series at the Globe Life Feild in Arlington is as good a place as any for that union. The first game saw the likes of George Bush, Travis Kelce, Alice Cooper, and Owen Wilson in attendance, to name a few. The Game 2 saw fans witnessing a legend of the game with a favorite singing sensation.

Yankees Legend alongside Idol Winner

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Celebrities in attendance for major sporting events are nothing new. Every time fans see their favorites from different spheres of life together, it surely makes up for a heartwarming moment. This time around it was American Idol winner and country singer Scotty McCreery who was seen alongside former Yankees Pitcher, CC Sabathia.

As Rangers clashed against the D-Backs, the two were seen in the stands enjoying the high-profile encounter as Scotty recorded the clip. In the clip the ‘Carolina to Me’ singer is heard saying “What’s up Ya’ll Scotty here, Im at the World Series just hanging out with CC. We’re having a good time, Game 2” while introducing a smiling Sabathia.

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The two looked in good spirits and focused on the game at hand. A self-professed baseball fan, McCreery was a pitcher for his high school team in North Carolina before taking up singing. He has also been involved in youth baseball programs and is passionate about the game. World Series has a long trend of having in attendance celebrities and personalities that are sure to grab attention.

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Celebrities at the World Series

Over the years, the stands at World Series games have witnessed people from all areas of life, including the most rich and famous. Fans have had the privilege of seeing politicians like Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter alongside renowned actors like Jack Nicholson and Tom Hanks. The music industry has also not been left behind, with artists like Billy Joel also being a regular fixture in these games.

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The World Series has provided both fans and celebs alike with memorable moments. With potentially 5 more games left after today’s encounter, one can only speculate as to what other high-profile names can make an appearance in the stands in the days to come. But it will surely be something to look out for.

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Paaritosh Dutt is an author for Major League Baseball at EssentiallySports. He had always been intrigued by American culture, particularly its television shows. As the years went by, his interest in American culture only grew, and he began to follow American sports more closely.
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Deepanshi Bajaj