The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series after defeating the New York Mets in the National League Championship series in six games. This will be the Dodgers’ fourth World Series appearance since 2017, with a 1-2 record in their three most recent appearances. The Dodgers dominated the NLCS, winning the first three games by a combined score of 27-2 and finishing strong with a 10-5 victory in Game 6. The offense was especially strong in Game 6, with key hits from players like Tommy Edman, Will Smith, Shohei Ohtani, and Mookie Betts.
After struggling in the postseason in recent years, the Dodgers turned things around this fall, avenging their NLCS loss in 2021 and knocking out the San Diego Padres in the NLDS. This will be the first World Series appearance for 30-year-old Shohei Ohtani, who made history this season by hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases. The Mets, with the highest payroll in MLB, have not made the World Series since 2015.
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 is set to begin on Friday, with both teams looking to add another championship to their storied histories.
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