OverDrive - Strome on his experience watching game five in LA, cheering for the Jays, and how he plans to watch game six from the press box

Episode Date: October 30, 2025

Ducks forward Ryan Strome on his experience watching game five in LA, cheering for the Jays, and how he plans to watch game six from the press box.

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I'm Ducks, of course, but I believe a big Blue J fan. Did he have an in him to rock Blue J gear last night, the Dodgers Stadium? Let's bring him in from the Anaheim Ducks. There's Ryan Strom. Ryan, what kind of gear were you wearing last night? Jay is 100%. 100%. All of it?

You know what? It's funny. I couldn't go Jersey. I didn't have it here. It was at home. So I just had a hat. So it's funny you guys are talking about the gear. though my wife we went to like four different stores in the stadium to try to find something

without the Dodgers on it that said World Series it was like I'm like there's two runners on here like we're in a store right now like let's get to the seats so it was uh I know how you guys feel up with the merchandise right now it's a real thing oh it's a huge thing man and if they win then it gets crazy right then you got to get one you have to you have to like what would you be looking for Ryan like what do you feel like you need to get the Js win the world series? I mean, I got three really nice t-shirts last night. I think it was like $220 for three T-shirts, just Jays and Dodgers on it. I could not find anything else that was like, I didn't want just a Dodgers logo or anything like that. So, you know, it was great

though, too. Like the people in the concession stand sell my hat, I'd be like, hey, do you have anything without the Dodgers logo? The guy was like, no chance. I look around, it's right beside me. It was like unreal. Like, I couldn't appreciate that angle more from those guys. what did you get fired up the most about was it like the start of the game did you were you there for the start of the game was it the pitching savage like what got you jacked up the most last night it's funny you asked because i don't know if i've ever seen like this uh the anthem at a sporting event like ever i'm never early like i'm never really that excited you know we do it all the time right so it's you know it's kind of whatever and i get there early for

this one i'm fired up i'm in the seats and the anthem did you guys see it on tv the guy butchered the whole thing. Terrible. So I'm up there, I'm up there like booing, and I got a Jay's hat on, and the people are looking like, why is the guy booing the anthem? And then the first pitch they hit a home run, and now I'm back on my feet. I'm looking around to try to find a few allies, because I'm like, if this goes south here, like, I got to know where my allies are in the crowd here.

So it was great. It was like, you know what the best part about it was as a road fan? It couldn't have been a better game because, like, they only got excited one time. Like they had the single, you know, the solo home, or other than that, there was nothing to cheer for for them at all. So it was like, it was smooth sail in the whole way. It was a great game behind enemy lines, so it was great. That's cool.

That's where I was going to go. Like, obviously you're on the road, you know the building, all of that type of stuff, but are those fans known as unruly? Like, that's the biggest thing. Like, were you concerned at all wearing the hat? Or for the most part, like you say, you're looking around and you potentially have allies, but that's not a building where you know like remember Oakland where the

Raiders used to play like people you don't wear stuff going in there you don't go into some of these buildings but is that one Dodger Stadium you feel like it would be somewhat safe to wear the away stuff it's so funny you say that because I went to the game with Ross Johnson so I'm like

you know what I have everything I need right now that if there's something that goes down here I got the big man here and I'm okay so you know what though I couldn't believe to my surprise maybe it's because they had nothing to cheer for. The people were, like, unbelievable. Like, there was no, like, security, there's no one,

there's not even an usher at the thing for your seats. I'm like, in Toronto, people would be sneaking around, and it would be like, and everything was really orderly. I mean, I'm not sure if it was just, like, because they had nothing to cheer for, and it was kind of like a lull for a home fan, but it was, like, super calm and super peaceful. I mean, there was a guy that had a few cocktails in him in front of me.

That was a Jays fan that he was getting some ugly looks, but for the most part, like, you know, I think people go there and they support their team, and as long as you're not going completely over the top, I think that, I mean, I was also sitting a little lower to the field. I mean, maybe if you get a little higher, it gets a little scarier with some of the fans, but that's probably the way it should be, though. Absolutely, man. Game 5 of the World Series, you know, Dodger fans, they're there to cheer for their team, they know it.

It seemed like there were a fair amount of Blue Jay fans there, and we're chatting with Ryan Strome. He was in the house at Dodger Stadium last night. But Hollywood, like, it just has such a different vibe to it because of the celebrities. Like, did you find yourself looking around, especially if you're in the lower bowl? Like, who did, Mary Hart behind home plate? Yeah, that old codger, he got hurt. And he got it smoked.

Dude, he got hit with a foul ball, that old guy. Yeah, Mary's husband, I think. She didn't even flinch. Like, Mary's like, get up, come on. It's game five. That ain't her husband. That guy's 30 years older than Mary Hart. Yeah, he's a hundred. Mary Hart's 72. Yeah, he's a hundred, though. That guy, he was. Well, who is that

guy, that? He didn't know where he was. He got hit by the ball. It woke him up, I think. That guy I might have woken him up. But what kind of, like, celebrities were you seeing last night? Did you ever have on a swivel or what? Honestly, like, I hate to say it. And, like, I'm, you know, as a professional athlete, it feels weird to say, I was, like, so into the game and, like, so into the moment of, like,

I might never see a sporting event, like, Game 5 of the World Series with your favorite team, like, in a, you know, a crazy game in Dodgers Stadium. Like, you might never go to a sporting event like that again. your life. So I was just trying to like soak it all in and just like, um, just enjoy it. I wasn't really looking around too much. If anything, looking over my shoulder a little bit with the J's hat on and we all had like, you know, the Jays gear. But other than that, like, we were just kind of in our own little world. And what a great stadium. I don't know if you guys have ever been there, but like to walk up to the field, it's like to the stadium. Sorry, there's

a massive hill. And then all of a sudden, this like cathedral like building. It's, it's unbelievable. Like it was, I mean, obviously the win and like the way it went down was like just a cherry on top, but what a great setting for a sporting event. And, you know, I was not a loss of words on the way home. It was just, it was a great night in an iconic, you know, venue as well. Stromer, you've been a part of so many hockey games in the NHL, and you know when the tides turn, whether it be in a playoff series or in an individual game. Did you get the sense that the Dodgers, like, looked frazzled?

I know Mookie Betts said he sucked after the game. I know Dave Roberts looked pissed in the dugout. Like, did you get the sense that, you know, the Jays might be taking control and the Dodgers might be a little frazzled? Or what was your sense of the whole thing? Totally. You could hear a pin drop. Other than when Otani's warm-up or walk-up song was on, like, it was quiet as could be. Like, they had nothing to cheer for.

Like, it was almost crazy. Like, we almost felt bad, like, parts of the game, like, cheering as road fans. Like, there was no momentum. There was no. They could barely hit the ball, like, past the infield. Like, it was just, like, it was just pure domination. It's a big stadium, but obviously it's outdoors, so there's not that echoing sound. It was very nervous energy, like people were pissed off.

It was, like I said, for a road fan, it was awesome. But I don't know, I feel like when the Jays came out after the 18th inning lost and they just, like, put a beating on, it was like, like, you know, almost a little bit like, like they weren't discouraged at all. And I think, you know, as a fan of the team and as a sports fan, I think the thing that the Jays have done this year is they've just sucked everybody in. And, like, I think a lot of us didn't really believe in them at times. And, like, they've kind of just proven it to us with, like, the way they play. And as a fan, there's nothing more you can ask for. They, they don't strike out. They, I mean, bargers, like, base on balls, like, they're just putting pressure on them the whole game

and getting extra bases any way they can. And, you know, I think in, you know, the last time the Jays were on a run, I think, 2016, like, they were, like, a long ball team. And I think everybody was kind of desperate for a team that had a little bit of this in them. And as a fan, it's great to. watch and it's great to see them be successful and and the group of guys i mean i don't know any of them but it generally seems like they they love being blue jays and they love each other and um yeah it's great to see because you know those teams you know you can root for those guys all day and it's

easy to get on their side there's no doubt yeah they're a very likable team for sure how is your i mean you got to work tomorrow night so how's your uh routine going to be as far as listen you've got to focus and play and and try and get a game uh and have a game for yourself but is it be scoreboard watching in between periods or what's your thought process there no i'm i'm not playing anymore i i tweaked my oblique so i'm feeling what george springer might be feeling a little bit right now so it's uh so i was an i was absolute green light to go to the game there was nothing hold me back i mean it was like you know sometimes you got to be a little bit uh you got to be cautious you know you got to pick your spots but i'm like so i actually just came off a

road trip and they let me fly down for the rookie party so i got off the plane 30 minute shower right to Dodger Stadium from like a full travel day from Fort Lauderdale. So I've had like an unbelievable week in terms of just making sure that the, making sure that the mental health in a good state before getting back in the lineup here. But no, it's nice. I mean, you get to, it's not every day. You know, your team's playing in L.A. and the stars aligned and it was great.

Well, what's the, like, what's the group chat like with the Strom brothers, you know, the guy, everyone back home, you know, what's that like? You're in enemy, enemy territory there. you're obviously playing for the ducks but you're in southern california i'm sure everyone back home and the gta is asking you like what's the vibes like down there what are the group chats like when the jays are playing well actually my dad just sent a text to me and my brothers and i guess if the jays go to game seven my brother plays in buffalo and he goes would you be upset if i missed the game and we're like are you kidding me game seven on your couch like

there's nothing beaten that versus driving down to buffalo for a november regular season hockey game. But no, it's exciting time. I think that, like I said, you know, it's a likable team. People in Toronto are obviously just desperate for some desperate for the championship team. And the Js are like a, I find that the Jays are a great rallying point

for the city. I feel like everybody gets behind them. It's summertime. It's a little bit of a lull. And people go down and they support the team through and through and they've done it even in some of the dark days. And it's nice to see them doing well. And like I said, just a likable group of guys. I mean, they're a good baseball team.

And, you know, I mean, game six, the World Series in Toronto, I mean, I can't even imagine what that barn's going to be like. It's going to be just rocking. It's going to be crazy. It's Halloween, obviously. Like, you know downtown on a Halloween night, too. It's going to be Bedlam. Now, there's weddings tomorrow night, I think. There's big weddings. I hope not. I hope not. Gothic weddings. Goth, goth themed weddings tomorrow. They don't even know that Jays exist. If you're going to a gotth-themed wedding, I think you probably have an understanding that game for. not going to be on. But man, it's going to be crazy. It'll be crazy. And you're obviously be there watching the Ducks player, but I'm sure what do you got the live stream going? Like, what's the plan? Because what's the game? 10 p.m. Puck dropped tomorrow night. So you can get

the first two hours of the ball game in without any concern. That's a good sign. Yeah. I mean, you can multitask in the press box. I mean, I've been lucky, I've been lucky enough not to miss, I've been lucky enough not to miss too many games. So I do enjoy going up there every once in a while and getting a different perspective, but, you know, obviously I'm going to be following pretty closely. I mean, you know, it's just a good time for the city. I mean, and the best part about it, too, is like, I love seeing everyone's predictions before the series, like no chance, Dodgers in four, and now everybody just, you know, turning their opinions a little bit. It's nice to see. I think it's a, it's a, it's a look into how the Jay season has

gone. No one's believed in them the whole way, and they've just, like, with their play and their grittiness and their heart and stuff. I think they've got everyone on their side. It'll be exciting. I mean, the city deserves it, and I don't know if I'd be going down to Scotia Bank place to watch the game necessarily myself, but I can't imagine there's going to be too many TVs not

turned on for that one. Would you be watch party guy ever or no? Like, what if your dad and your brother's say? Let's get down to the, let's go to the watch party. What do you say? Like, let me know how it is, enjoy. Like, I'm at home. I'll have a watch party like with my friends and whoever wants to come to my house like on my couch no chance

no chance no chance most or something around the corner and watch it with a bunch of fans like that that's what you do i mean honestly i i i you know ryan i we haven't gotten into a friend of the show is cue you your coach i mean he he would be have his eye on that too he's a wins a boy he loves jays man i bet he loves the jays he loves everything so i guarantee he might have a horse eye on the tv uh while he's coaching yeah i'm gonna i'm gonna get on him about that tomorrow actually i'm gonna see what he where his mindset is so he uh no i mean like everybody i mean it's just it's a rallying point for everybody right i mean there's one team in canada and uh that's the way it should be everyone should support the

team and um you know it's it's a great thing too i mean there's so many good storylines i mean there's just like the otani storyline there's just like the underdog thing they're comparing the salaries of the players i mean there's just it's just too good to be true right now so hopefully they can kind of put a bow on this thing, and they deserve it. I mean, it's been unreal to watch, and sometimes you've got to pinch yourself that, like, this is, we're getting to see this. You talk about this for, like, you know, years, and you follow the team and whatever, and it's, you know, you got it on to your living room in July and August or whatever,

and then to get to a moment like this, and, you know, it's been awesome, and it's been, you know, 10 out of 10 as a fan, and to see it live was unbelievable. Yeah, it would have been incredible last night, and it'll be awesome tomorrow night. There's no questioning that. and Saturday, if it has to get to that point, game seven Saturday night. He is Ryan Strom. He was in the house last night, big Blue Jay fan. Always appreciate

you doing this. Thank you, Ryan. We'll do it again soon. Thanks, boys. Go Jays. Go Jays. There he is, Ryan Strom. Introducing Brian Adams Radio on I-HeartRadio. Hosted by Brian Adams himself. Join me for an insider look on a wild ride through 40 years

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