During the Kansas City Chiefs’ bye week, Travis Kelce took the opportunity to spend time in New York with his girlfriend Taylor Swift. They extended their break into Monday by attending Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Although Kelce, a Cleveland native, faced some criticism for not wearing team gear that night, he was able to celebrate a victory for Cleveland in Game 3 of the series on Thursday.
The ALCS shifted back to Cleveland for Game 3 on Thursday, where the Guardians won a close game in 10 innings with a game-ending home run by David Fry. This victory marked their first win in the best-of-seven series, which continues with the Yankees leading two games to one. Kelce expressed his excitement for the win in a social media post, defending his loyalty to Cleveland sports despite not wearing team gear during the game.
In response to Kelce’s post, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed his support by writing “Go @Royals” on the social media platform. The Yankees had eliminated the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series, leading to their advancement to the ALCS to face the Guardians. The MLB postseason has been garnering high viewership numbers thanks to geographical rivalries, star power, and even Division Series matchups, with celebrity couples like Kelce and Swift adding to the excitement.
Swift and Kelce were previously spotted attending the men’s singles final at the U.S. Open in New York alongside Mahomes and his wife, Brittany. The Guardians, as the underdog in the ALCS against the Yankees, received support from Kelce, who made sure to revel in his home team’s victory. The league is embracing the attention from celebrity fans like Kelce and Swift, as evidenced by MLB reposting a summary of the postgame exchange between Kelce and Mahomes on its official Instagram account.
Overall, Kelce’s support for his hometown team and his response to criticism on social media demonstrate his loyalty to Cleveland sports and his excitement for the ALCS. As the series continues, fans can expect more support and engagement from Kelce and other celebrity fans, adding to the excitement and popularity of the MLB postseason.
