The NL champion Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) are set to take on the AL champion New York Yankees (94-68) in the 2024 World Series. To point out, in view of the rivalry between the east and west coast organizations, the hype surrounding this series is heightened, as they last met in 1981, and have faced off more than any other two teams in MLB history.
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Notably, this will be the 12th time the Yankees and the Dodgers have matched up in a winner-take-all championship series.
1941: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-1
1941 World Series Program - New York #Yankees vs. Brooklyn #Dodgers #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/tJ4kw73GRF
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 25, 2024
1947: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-3
Today In 1947: Brooklyn #Dodgers outfielder Al Gionfriddo makes one of the most memorable catches in World Series history, robbing #Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio of an extra-base hit at Yankee Stadium! Red Barber with the call! #MLB #Baseball #Postseason pic.twitter.com/T0bu6VGTHx
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 5, 2023
1949: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-1
1949 World Series, Game 1, "Old Reliable" with a solo shot in the bottom of the 9th off Don Newcombe as the @Yankees beat the Dodgers 1-0. pic.twitter.com/wfKfdnRQg5
— Flagstaff Films (@flagstafffilms) November 15, 2018
1952: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-3
Today In 1952: The New York #Yankees win their 4th consecutive World Series title with a Game 7 victory vs. the Brooklyn #Dodgers at Ebbets Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #RepBX #Postseason pic.twitter.com/u4Y4nhun4R
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 7, 2024
1953: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-2
Today In 1953: New York #Yankees legend Mickey Mantle hits a grand slam HR vs. the Brooklyn #Dodgers in World Series Game 5 at Ebbets Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason pic.twitter.com/1oTzR3yMq1
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 4, 2024
1955: Dodgers defeat Yankees, 4-3
Brooklyn #Dodgers star Jackie Robinson steals home vs. New York #Yankees catcher Yogi Berra during Game 1 of the 1955 World Series at Yankee Stadium! Jackie was called safe by the umpire, but Yogi always said that he was out! #MLB #Baseball #History #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/Uk4oVQTC62
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 25, 2024
1956: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-3
Today In 1956: New York #Yankees legend Yogi Berra goes 2-for-3 with 2 HRs and 4 RBI vs. the Brooklyn #Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series at Ebbets Field! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason #RepBX pic.twitter.com/bPIvuJLkKT
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 10, 2024
1963: Dodgers defeat Yankees, 4-0
Sandy Koufax gets the win as the Los Angeles #Dodgers complete a four game sweep over the New York Yankees to win the 1963 World Series at Dodger Stadium! #MLB #History pic.twitter.com/q9as2NJHZU
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) March 4, 2019
1977: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-2
Today In 1977: New York #Yankees star Reggie Jackson becomes “Mr. October” when he blasts 3 HRs on 3 consecutive pitches vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/zTx3NPHxau
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 18, 2024
1978: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4-2
Today In 1978: New York #Yankees third baseman Graig Nettles makes a great play with the bases loaded during World Series Game 3 vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium! (Tony Kubek & Tom Seaver on the call!) #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason pic.twitter.com/mbFHuJjC8i
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 14, 2020
1981: Dodgers defeat Yankees, 4-2
Today In 1981: Los Angeles #Dodgers star Ron Cey hits a three-run HR vs. New York #Yankees pitcher Dave Righetti in Game 3 of the #WorldSeries at Dodger Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #History #Postseason pic.twitter.com/52ciYdWfGE
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 24, 2024
For those keeping track, the Yankees hold the advantage of winning eight times out of 11, and also have the record for most titles by any Major League franchise (27).
What makes this year's World Series extra special, is that it will be the first time two players with 50+ home runs in the regular season will vs. each other. As two of the greatest hitters in baseball will be featured:
AL MVP candidate Yankees' Aaron Judge (.322 batting average, 58 home runs, 144 RBI's, 1.159 OPS, 10 stolen bases).
NL MVP candidate Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (.310 batting average, 54 home runs, 130 RBI's, 1.036 OPS, 59 stolen bases).
Game 1 will be played on Friday, October 25 at 8:08 pm ET @ Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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