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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s father, with whom he shares the same first name, has won almost all the big honors from the MLB. However, a World Series trophy has eluded him in his legendary career.The best Guerrero Sr. came to winning the World Series was in 2010, but his Texas Rangers lost to the San Francisco Giants. Now, his son has suffered the same as the Blue Jays lost the 2025 Fall Classic to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.Despite the heartbreaking loss, Guerrero received a hero's welcome in his hometown of Don Gregorio, Nizao. The Blue Jays slugger paraded in his hometown, meeting several people. On Saturday, he shared snippets from the parade on his Instagram. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAmong the many who commented on the post were David Ortiz and Marissa, the wife of Jeff Hoffman. The Blue Jays' social media handle also commented on the post."🔥👏👏👏👏," Ortiz commented."🙌🙌🙌," Marissa reacted.Screenshot of comments [Image Source: Instagram/vladdyjr27]Jeff Hoffman joined the Blue Jays in January, signing a three-year, $33 million deal as a free agent. Hoffman gave away the go-ahead homer to Will Smith in the 11th inning of the 2025 World Series Game 7. It proved to be the difference maker as Yoshinobu Yamamoto closed the game for the Dodgers in the next inning.David Ortiz gave gifts to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during the World SeriesThe 2025 World Series had all the drama and flair. Many fans and analysts have called the showdown between the Dodgers and Blue Jays the best. After losing the first game, the Dodgers took the lead by winning the next two. The Blue Jays took the lead again with two wins before the Dodgers won Game 7.Following the Blue Jays' victory in Game 4, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez, and Derek Jeter at the Fox Sports analysts' desk. Guerrero was the star of the game, having hit the only homer. For the impressive performance, Ortiz gifted him a cigar and is iconic 'my dawg' tee. Ortiz and Guerrero have a close relationship as the latter's father has played with the former. Earlier last month, the duo's hilarious conversation after the Blue Jays sent the New York Yankees crashing out of the American League Division Series had gone viral on social media.Ortiz has mocked the Yankees whenever he got an opportunity, primarily due to his loyalty to the Red Sox. Guerrero joined Ortiz to poke fun at the Yankees after his ALDS triumph.
