As the World Series games unfold, pitting the East against the West Coast, the air is thick with anticipation and rivalry. The Indy HQ is abuzz with the passionate support of its staff, divided between the Dodgers and the Yankees. While tensions may run high, the camaraderie and friendly banter among the team members add to the excitement of the big games.

A Clash of Legends and Legacies

The Dodgers' Dominance and the Yankees' Resilience

The Dodgers have been on a hot streak, with a roster boasting some of the biggest stars in the game, including Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and NLCS MVP Tommy Edman. Publisher Brandi Rivera, a lifelong Dodgers fan, is confident in her team's ability to take the series, predicting a Dodgers victory in six games with a win at Dodger Stadium.On the other hand, Editor-in-Chief Marianne Partridge remains steadfast in her loyalty to the Yankees, a team she has loved since childhood. Despite the Dodgers' recent success, Partridge believes the Yankees' rich history and tradition will carry them through, even if it has been a "lonely road" for her as a Yankees fan among a sea of Dodgers supporters.

The Staff's Divided Loyalties

The Indy HQ staff has also taken sides in the epic clash, with 75% of the team rooting for the Dodgers and only 25% backing the Yankees. News Reporter Ryan P. Cruz, a West Coast native, is drawn to the Dodgers' legacy and the recent passing of iconic figures like announcer Vin Scully and pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.Advertising Director Sarah Sinclair, a San Francisco Giants fan, is reluctantly rooting for the Yankees, as she puts it, to "Fluff the Dodgers." Calendar Editor Terry Ortega, an eighth-generation Californian and lifelong Dodgers fan, is eagerly anticipating the "legendary matchup" between the two storied franchises.Copy Editor Nathan Vived, on the other hand, is excited to see local hero Aaron Judge's continued success with the Yankees, having witnessed the slugger's impressive performance at a recent Athletics game.

The Passion and Camaraderie of Fandom

For Copy Chief Tessa Reeg, being a Dodgers fan is a family and community affair, with shared watch parties, memes, and jokes. She recounts the electric atmosphere of a recent game in Los Angeles, where the entire city seemed to be buzzing with excitement.Despite the fierce rivalry, the Indy HQ team has managed to maintain a sense of camaraderie and friendly banter, with only the occasional "shaken fist" as the games unfold. The staff's diverse loyalties and the historic nature of the matchup have created a palpable energy that extends beyond the confines of the office.As the World Series continues, the Indy HQ team and baseball fans across the nation eagerly await the outcome of this epic clash between the Dodgers and the Yankees, two of the sport's most iconic franchises. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the game's storied history.