The pregame festivities began with a blue carpet that stretched all the way from center field to the infield, a royal procession for the reigning champions. Fireworks cracked, smoke billowed, and the stars—both on and off the field—delivered a spectacle that was as much a celebration as it was a baseball game.

Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki hosted the event on Sunday, providing their teammates with an unforgettable night that featured a monstrous tuna.