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Previously known as Brooklyn Bridegrooms, the Los Angeles Dodgers or LA Dodgers are a professional baseball team from America. Initially established in Brooklyn, in 1883, they later migrated to Los Angeles in 1958.

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Notably, the Dodgers are the first baseball team to have won several championships for two consecutive years. They are among the most popular and influential MLB teams to date, with a vast fan-following all over the world.

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In a heartwarming piece of news, a dog named ‘Toby’ and his master recently made headlines for being ardent fans of the Dodgers. Acknowledging their support, the MLB giants were sweet enough to invite the two of them to the Ballpark.

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Toby’s video gets Dogers’ attention

Notably, a video of Toby watching a Dodgers game on the television went viral on TikTok. Winning hearts worldwide, the video soon caught the attention of the franchise.

Toby and his master became famous during the pandemic, sharing clips of them watching their favorite baseball team in action. The videos showed Toby enjoying several matches of Dodgers, turning into a faithful ‘fandog.’ Appreciating Toby’s support, the Dodgers were kind enough to send him a special gift.

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We watched this way too many times. Obsessed with Toby. We’d like to send you all a little gift. Can you please DM us?” commented Dodgers’ official page on their video.

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However, while poor Toby remained patient and waited for a while, the package was never delivered. Hence, the Dodgers found a way to make it up to him.

Toby, a VIP for LA Dodgers 

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Currently, the Los Angeles Dodgers play their home games at Ballpark in the Elysian Park neighborhood. The stadium was opened  58 years ago in Los Angeles, California, and is home to a hugely loyal fanbase comprising more than 3 million fans.

As the gift package never made it to Toby, the franchise wanted to do something extra special for him. Hence, the LA Dodgers invited the two for an all-access experience at Dodger Stadium, Ballpark.

Our package never made it to Toby, so we wanted to make it up to him with a VIP (Very Important Pup) experience at Dodger Stadium,”  the team’s official page tweeted.

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Wearing his jersey, Toby sat in the Vin Scully press box and enjoyed a thrilling experience, surely making it the best day of his life. His photo was also placed in the Jumbotron at Ballpark, thanking him for his loyalty to the team.

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Richa Goswami

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Richa Goswami is a US Sports writer at EssentiallySports. As an adherent learner, she uses her journalistic persona to navigate through new skills. Richa has completed her schooling at Don Bosco.

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