Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia missed the World Series due to a "deeply personal matter," though his presence was still felt on the field.

The Dodgers' bullpen wrote No. 51 on the side of their hats to honor him, and for Game 6 of the series, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen responded by doing the same.

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It was a special moment that transcended the baseball being played on the field, showing the greater unity that the athletes on all of the teams share.

The Dodgers ultimately won the World Series after a dramatic Game 7 victory, securing their second consecutive title and establishing the organization's baseball dynasty.

Game 3 hero Will Klein, who secured his spot on the roster after Ves

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