In a stunning turn of events, Cleveland’s very own Kelce found himself in the midst of some good-spirited ribbing from fans for not donning Guardians gear at a recent game. Little did they know that his loyalty to his hometown team would soon be proven beyond doubt.
The scene shifted to Cleveland for Game 3 of the series, where fans were treated to a nail-biting showdown that went into extra innings. The Guardians managed to secure their first victory of the ALCS with a walk-off home run by David Fry in the 10th inning, closing the gap in the series to 2-1, with the Yankees still holding the lead. Game 4 was eagerly anticipated at Progressive Field.
Following the Guardians’ thrilling win, Kelce took to social media to express his elation, basking in the victory. “I’ve been a Cleveland sports fan my entire life…” Kelce proudly declared. “Make it back to countless amount of games over the years… and I don’t wear Cleveland gear one time and all of a sudden I’m not a real fan?!”
His post caught the attention of none other than Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who chimed in with a playful response, continuing the online banter between the two football stars.
“Go @Royals,” Mahomes quipped, referencing their respective teams’ recent playoff outcomes against each other. The Yankees, having vanquished the Kansas City Royals in the Division Series, were favored over the Guardians in the ALCS. But Cleveland’s stunning win on Thursday night served as a stark reminder that in October, anything can happen.
The presence of celebrities like Kelce and his companion, Swift, in the audience only enhanced the buzz surrounding the postseason games. MLB seized the opportunity to showcase the banter between Kelce and Mahomes, sharing it on their official Instagram account to engage with fans on a whole new level.
It’s worth noting that Kelce and Swift are no strangers to the grand stage of sporting events. Earlier this year, they were spotted at the U.S. Open men’s singles final, accompanied by Mahomes, his wife Brittany, and a group of friends, showing that their love for sports transcends team rivalries and brings them together in support of the game.
