Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen expressed gratitude to God after his team defeated the New York Yankees to become the 2024 World Series champions.
In an interview with the MLB Network after the game last Wednesday night, Treinen described feeling “overwhelming joy” and dedicated the win to Christ, stating, “God is absolutely good. I got to give a shout-out to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for this moment.”
When asked about the first person he thought of at the game’s final out, Treinen unequivocally answered, “God.” His comments came in the wake of the Dodgers’ 7-6 victory in the series' fifth game, having won four games against the Yankees to clinch the championship.
Treinen, known for his Christian faith, often shares his testimonies on his social media platforms. His X profile displays the name “BlakeTreinen” with an accompanying image of a cross and the U.S. flag, and features a biography that reads, “I love Jesus Christ he is my savior.”
In 2016, before joining the Dodgers, he participated in Faith and Family Night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., where he and other players shared their testimonies with an audience of 2,000 people.
Treinen has also been vocal about his faith when facing conflicts with his biblical beliefs. Last year, he objected to the Dodgers’ decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence — a group of men in drag who dress up as Catholic nuns — during the team’s LGBT pride month celebration.
In a statement shared by worship artist Sean Feucht, Treinen expressed his disappointment, criticizing the group for what he described as blasphemous performances that mock the Catholic and Christian faiths.
He further commented that inviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence “disenfranchises a large community and promotes hate of Christians and people of faith,” adding that such events alienate fans and supporters of the Dodgers, Major League Baseball, and professional sports.
Treinen emphasized his willingness to accept any consequences that might arise from speaking out, stating, “I understand that playing baseball is a privilege and not a right. My convictions with Jesus Christ will always come first.”
