The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the 2024 World Series title last night with a thrilling 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5, securing their eighth championship overall and their first full-season title since 1988. This win adds to the Dodgers’ 2020 title, achieved during a shortened season, and cements their place among baseball’s elite franchises.
The game unfolded dramatically, with the Dodgers overcoming a daunting 5-0 deficit in the fifth inning. Three Yankees defensive errors fueled the Dodgers’ comeback, allowing them to even the score at 5-5. Although the Yankees briefly reclaimed the lead in the sixth, the Dodgers rallied once more in the eighth inning, ultimately pulling ahead for good.
Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers’ first baseman, was named the 2024 World Series MVP after an exceptional series performance, including the rare feat of hitting home runs in each of the first four games. His leadership and power at the plate were instrumental in securing the title for Los Angeles.
Dodgers fans will have the chance to celebrate with the team during a championship parade in downtown Los Angeles tomorrow morning.
Source: MLB