The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the World Series after defeating the New York Mets in six games in the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers won Game 6 with a score of 10-5, marking their fourth appearance in the World Series since 2017. Although they are 1-2 in their previous appearances, the Dodgers were dominant in the NLCS, winning Games 1, 3, and 4 by a combined score of 27-2. Game 6 saw the Dodgers falling behind early but then scoring six consecutive runs, including two two-run home runs and a two-run double. They added insurance runs in the later innings, totaling 46 runs against the Mets in the series.
The Dodgers had struggled in the postseason prior to this year, losing in the Divisional Series in previous seasons. They also got revenge on their NL West rival, the San Diego Padres, in the NLDS. This World Series appearance will be significant for Shohei Ohtani, who made history this season as the first person to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases. The Mets, with the highest payroll in MLB, have not made the World Series since 2015. The Dodgers will now face their cross-country rival, the New York Yankees, in the World Series, marking their 12th matchup in the Fall Classic, with the Yankees winning eight of the previous 11 meetings. The World Series is set to begin on Friday.
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