Sunday, October 20, 2024

Dodgers Win NL Pennant; Will Face Yankees in World Series for First Time Since 1981

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their fourth NL pennant in past eight seasons as they bested the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the NLCS

In a lineup full of superstars, it was Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman who stole the show hitting .458 (11 for 24) with a homerun and 11 RBIs earning NLCS MVP honors. Edman was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals during the trade deadline in a three-way deal with the Chicago White Sox in which the Dodgers acquired closer Michael Kopech. 

The Dodgers, who won the World Series during the COVID shortened 2020 season, will now face the New York Yankees in the World Series for the first time since 1981. Between 1941 and 1981, the Yankees and Dodgers faced off in the Fall Classic 11 times with the Yankees winning 8 of those contests with the Dodgers winning thrice including the last matchup in 1981. 

The 2024 World Series will commence at Dodger Stadium on Friday. 

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