The Los Angeles Dodgers achieved something no MLB team had done in 25 years with their Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. The series was full of highs and lows for Los Angeles, but starter Clayton Kershaw was able to go out on the right note.
“Clayton Kershaw is the only pitcher in MLB history to escape a bases-loaded jam in extra innings in the World Series on the final pitch of his career (Game 3). Thanks to another Dodgers win in extras tonight, he goes out a champ,” Opta Stats posted.
The Dodgers are the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles. Some even believe Los Angeles has officially entered dynasty status with their continued success.
“The Dodgers have officially established themselves as a dynasty in MLB. 3 World Series in 6 years. 5 World Series appearances in 9 years. 12 NL West titles in 13 years. First back-to-back World Series champion in 25 years. Next year, they go for the three-peat,” Dodgers Nation’s Noah Camras wrote.
Los Angeles went to Toronto and won two straight games on the road. After their performances in Games 5 and 6, many thought the Blue Jays had the momentum. This World Series could very well go down as one of the best in league history. Yet a striking statistic suggests the Blue Jays should have been crowned champions.
“The Dodgers batted.203 in the World Series, the worst mark by a champion since 1966. Over the last 2 seasons, they have batted a combined.204 in the World Series and won both years,” ESPN’s Jesse Rogers wrote.
The Dodgers will return to Los Angeles, where another championship parade awaits. What the franchise is doing right now is truly special.
To win the World Series while hitting as poorly as they did is mind-boggling. Yet good teams find different ways to win. Even with the Dodgers’ bats asleep, timely hitting when it mattered most proved to be the difference.
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