Los Angeles Dodgers Clinch 25th NL Pennant, Advance to World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their 25th National League pennant and first at home since 1988, eliminating the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Sunday night.
Dodgers Dominate Mets in Six-Game Series
The Dodgers outscored the Mets 40-26 in the series, with none of the games being close. They won two shutouts and earned a spot in the World Series, their 22nd overall and first since 2020.
Ohtani and Co. Ready for World Series
The Dodgers will face the New York Yankees, who are back in the World Series for the 41st time and first in 15 years. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday at Dodger Stadium, featuring a matchup between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, the top home-run hitters in the MLB this season.
Ohtani’s First Postseason with Dodgers
Ohtani, playing his first season with the Dodgers after signing a record-breaking contract, had two hits and scored two runs in Game 6. He hit .364 with two homers and six RBIs in the NLCS, a strong performance in his first postseason with the team.
Dodgers’ Relievers Shine
Reliever Blake Treinen struck out three batters in the eighth inning, his first two-inning outing since the 2021 NLCS.
Edman’s Big Game
Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send the Dodgers to the World Series. Edman drove in the Dodgers’ first four runs and tied a franchise record with 11 RBIs in the NLCS, set by Corey Seager in 2020 against Atlanta.
Mets’ Disappointing Series
The Mets came within two wins of reaching the World Series after a 22-33 start to the season. They were eliminated in six games, with none of the games being close.
Conclusion
The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured their 25th NL pennant and will face the New York Yankees in the World Series. Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will be the players to watch, as the two teams face off in their 12th meeting in the World Series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many times have the Dodgers and Yankees met in the World Series?
A: 12 times
Q: What is the score of Game 1 of the World Series?
A: Not specified
Q: Who are the top home-run hitters in the MLB this season?
A: Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge
