It's time for Dodger baseball.
Vin Scully told reporters (and Jimmy Kimmel) that he would watch the Los Angeles Dodgers in the postseason from the friendly confines of his living room at home, but he surprised fans on Thursday night when he triumphantly returned to Dodger Stadium for Game 5 of the NLCS between the Cubs and Dodgers.
For the first time in his 67-year broadcasting career, Scully took in the game as a casual fan, observing the pivotal MLB playoff game from the owner's suit alongside his wife Sandy and legendary Dodger pitcher Don Newcombe.
Before the game, PA announcer Todd Leitz introduced former Dodger greats Eric Karros and Steve Garvey who after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch were set to say the immortal words of Scully that are said before every Dodger home game, "It's time for Dodger baseball!"
Then, as a surprise to the sold out crowd in attendance, Karros and Garvey said that they couldn't do it. "There's someone here who's better suited to say it than us."
Suddenly, Scully appeared from his suite, microphone in hand, and rallied the fans in attendance at the Ravine with the words that only the recently retired Hall-of-Fame broadcaster could deliver.
#ITFDB pic.twitter.com/9XC6GBWRbx — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 21, 2016
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The Dodgers and there fans are hoping that Scully's presence can help push them over the edge in a pivotal Game 5 that could ultimately decide who moves on to the World Series to face the Cleveland Indians.
The series is tied at 2-2 and the winner of Game 5 will have a commanding 3-2 lead with the loser facing elimination for the first time at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
Throughout the season, the Dodgers mantra has been "Win For Vin," a slogan that was echoed by fans across the stadium on Thursday as they showed their support for Scully and the team.
#VIN��!!!! �� pic.twitter.com/VNCH1yRvxK — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 20, 2016
We missed you, #VIN! �� pic.twitter.com/ewjw1FfFGh — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 21, 2016
