Jonas Brothers’ surprise World Series performance leaves MLB fans confused

Baseball fans were left scratching their heads on Saturday night when the Jonas Brothers unexpectedly took the stage midway through Game 2 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays.

The pop trio — Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas — performed their song “I Can’t Lose” during MLB’s Stand Up to Cancer segment after the fifth inning. The initiative, which honors those affected by cancer, saw players, staff, and spectators holding placards to show support. While the cause moved many, fans online were confused by the timing of the live performance in the middle of a tense 1-1 tie.

“As touching as this moment was… doing it in the middle of a World Series tie game?? And then randomly have the Jonas Brothers sing???” one user posted on X.

Others echoed the sentiment, calling the appearance “super random” even though MLB regularly includes the Stand Up to Cancer tribute during major games, including All-Star events.

According to MLB’s official site, the intermission has been a long-standing tradition. This year, the Jonas Brothers’ participation held personal meaning — they dedicated their performance to their father, Kevin Jonas Sr., a cancer survivor.

Despite the confusion, the Dodgers managed to even the series with a 5-1 win at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, backed by pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant eight-strikeout game.

Game 3 is set to take place Monday in Los Angeles as the Dodgers and Blue Jays continue their battle for the championship.