World Series-winning Dodger pitcher gives credit to “the favor of the Lord”

Blake Treinen was the winning pitcher when the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees to win the World Series.  “It’s the favor of the Lord on my body,” he told Fox Sports after the game. “I’ve been praying just to be ready and able when they need me.”

The Dodgers edged the Yankees 7-6. Righthander Treinen earned the victory after pitching two and one-third innings, escaping jams in the sixth and eighth innings when the Yankees had runners on first and second. The 36-year-old Treinen also was the winning pitcher in the World Series opener. The Dodgers overcame a 5-0 deficit in the deciding game and clinched the series four games to one.

Treinen enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career in 2024, finishing 7-3 with a 1.93 ERA as a reliever. He appeared in 50 games and recorded three saves during the postseason.

It was his fourth season with the Dodgers following stints with Washington and Oakland. He was born in Wichita and played college baseball at South Dakota State, Crosswalk reported. Fox wasn’t the only platform where he discussed his faith after his big win.

“What a blessing,” he told MLB Network. “All glory to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It’s so great to be a part of it. Man, it’s so fun. I’ve been telling people it’s nice to finally put to bed how great of a manager Doc [Dave Roberts] is, how great of an organization the Dodgers are, how talented this team is.”

Told by a reporter that the “game seems to reward you,” Treinen quickly responded, “God’s rewarded me. I’ve been very blessed.”

He also talked faith with SportsNet LA, which asked him who he thought of during the game’s final out. “God, honestly,” he said. ” It’s just so good to be here and have this platform.”

–Alan Goforth | Metro Voice