""Our whole idea is to tear down all walls that exist between fans and teams," Carmel said."
""I think that the whole point of sports teams is to bring the community together for a shared purpose and a shared joy, and we've brought together a lot of people, and it's been beautiful," Carmel said."
Owners Bryan Carmel and Paul Freedman created the Oakland Ballers to reconnect the city to baseball after the Athletics' departure and to win a championship. The Ballers overcame a tough road loss and fatigue to win three straight elimination games at Raimondi Park against the Idaho Falls Chukars, securing the Pioneer League title. Strong home support and passionate fans transformed the atmosphere, sparking intense celebrations on the field. The championship moment featured players and fans embracing together, beer celebrations, tears, railing climbs, and a fire truck spraying players, symbolizing community joy and unity.
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