Dodger fans wait in line for hours to receive Shohei Ohtani's replica World Series ring

Fans line up for exciting Shohei Ohtani giveaway

Hours ahead of game time, fans lined up to secure a replica Shohei Ohtani World Series ring.

LOS ANGELES - There’s nothing quite like Sho-Time at Dodger Stadium!

 On Wednesday, that excitement was taken up a notch. 

What we know:

Fans who attended Wednesday afternoon’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals were in for a treat. 

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave away replica Shohei Ohtani World Series rings to fans in attendance. 

Ohtani gets standing ovation before taking mound

Shohei Ohtani gets a standing ovation from baseball fans ahead of his Dodgers pitching debut.

Aerial images from SkyFOX showed thousands of excited fans lined up outside the gates of Dodger Stadium thrilled by the giveaway. 

More exciting stadium giveaways ahead

What's next:

The Dodgers continue to hold a first-place lead in the National League West. 

Also, the excitement continues at the Chavez Ravine. Friday, Aug. 8 marks Kobe Bryant Bobblehead night in honor of the Lakers legend. 

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See a list of the team’s promotional schedule below. 

• Aug. 16 - Blake Treinen bobblehead
• Aug. 25 - Mookie Betts World Series ring
• Aug. 27 - Shohei Ohtani 50/50 bobblehead (part two)
• Aug. 31 - Kiké Hernández bobblehead
• Sept. 10 - Shohei Ohtani (pitching) bobblehead
• Sept. 15 - Freddie Freeman World Series ring
• Sept. 18 - Tyler Glasnow bobblehead
• Sept. 19 - Joe Davis bobblehead
• Sept. 20 - Clayton Kershaw 3,000 strikeout bobblehead