World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Triumph over Mets

World Series Success

The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series, defeating the New York Mets in the National League Championship series in six games. The Dodgers won 10-5 in Game 6 to move to the final round of the postseason. Los Angeles will now appear in its fourth World Series since 2017.

Dominant Performance

The Dodgers are 1-2 in their three most recent appearances. They lost in 2017 and 2018 and won in 2020 during the pandemic-shortened season. The Dodgers’ first three wins in the NLCS were dominant both on the mound and in the batter’s box, winning Games 1, 3, and 4 by a combined score of 27-2. The offense was especially great in Game 6.

Key Players Shine

• Los Angeles fell behind 1-0 after the first inning.
• They scored the game’s next six runs, highlighted by two two-run home runs in the bottom of the third.
• Notable contributors included Tommy Edman and Will Smith, alongside Shohei Ohtani, who hit an RBI single.

Historical Context

The Dodgers’ 46 runs against the Mets are the fourth most ever in a single playoff series. After losing in the NLCS in 2021, Los Angeles had struggled in the postseason before this fall. Notably, they previously faced their NL West rival, the San Diego Padres.

Ohtani's Remarkable Journey

It will be the first World Series appearance for Ohtani, who made history this season by hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases. Ohtani previously won two American League MVP awards while playing for the Los Angeles Angels.

Upcoming Matchup

The Dodgers will face the New York Yankees in the World Series, marking their MLB record 12th matchup in the Fall Classic. The Yankees have won eight of the previous 11 meetings. The World Series begins Friday.