Blake Snell attends a Lakers game before the start of the World Series in Toronto

Los Angeles sports fans got a double dose of star power this week Los Angeles Dodgers ace Blake Snell was spotted on Los Angeles Lakers season opener before flying off for Game 1 in 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-time Cy Young winner looked relaxed as he took the Lakers’ 119-109 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena, just days before scoring in one of the biggest starts of his career.

Arash Markazi of the Sporting Tribune took to his X (formerly known as Twitter), share a courtside photo Snell who quickly attracted attention on social networks.

“Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is at home before traveling to Toronto for the start of Game 1 of the World Series on Friday.”

Snell’s brief public appearance came in the midst of a dominant October stretch that re-established his reputation as one of baseball’s best postseason players. Through three starts this postseason, he is 3-0 with a 0.86 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 21 innings. His command and composure have made him a reliable starter in the Dodgers’ rotation, joining Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani in the club’s quest for back-to-back championships.

The South’s next start will come in Game 1 of the World Series at Rogers Center, where the Blue Jays will host their first Fall Classic since 1993. The game showcases contrasting styles — Toronto’s contact-driven offense and right-handed rotation against Los Angeles’ power and lefty. For the Dodgers, Snell’s sharp form and veteran poise make him an ideal choice to open the series.

His preparation and calm demeanor have become defining traits this postseason, giving the Dodgers a sense of security as they chase back-to-back championships on baseball’s biggest stage.

The moment at the Cripto.com Arena also highlighted the city’s intertwined sports culture, where stars from different leagues often cross paths. As the baseball and basketball scenes in Los Angeles overlapped, Snell’s appearance served as a quiet reminder of confidence before he took the ball Friday night in Toronto — where another Hollywood moment could just be waiting.