October 21st 2024.
It was a thrilling night at Dodger Stadium as the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the New York Mets in the decisive Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. The Dodgers were determined to clinch their record 25th NL pennant and secure their spot in the World Series for the first time since 2020. And with the help of Tommy Edman and Will Smith's homers, they did just that.
The Dodgers' victory also marked their first NL pennant win at home since 1988, when they famously defeated the Mets in a nail-biting seven-game series. Now, they were on their way to their 22nd World Series appearance, with 13 of those being in their home city of Los Angeles. It was a momentous occasion for the Dodgers and their fans, especially after the challenges of the pandemic-delayed season.
Their next opponent would be none other than the New York Yankees, who were making their 41st World Series appearance and first in 15 years. The matchup between the Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, two of MLB's top home run hitters, was highly anticipated. It would also be the 12th time these two historic franchises would face off in the World Series, with the Yankees having the upper hand so far with eight wins.
Ohtani, who had joined the Dodgers in the offseason with a record-breaking contract, had a stellar performance in the NLCS with a .364 batting average, two home runs, and six RBIs. Not bad for his first postseason appearance after spending six years with the Angels, who had never had a winning record or made it to the playoffs during his time there.
The Dodgers' bullpen also came up big, with Blake Treinen striking out three Mets batters in the eighth inning. The Dodgers briefly fell behind early on, but Edman's four RBIs, which tied a franchise record set by Corey Seager in 2020, and his overall performance in the series were crucial in securing the win. Edman had only joined the Dodgers in July from St. Louis, making his contribution even more impressive.
This was the second time the Dodgers had faced the Mets in the series, and they did not disappoint. They outscored their opponents 40-26 in the six games, with two shutouts. The Mets, who had a rough start to their season with a 22-33 record, came within two wins of reaching the World Series, a testament to their resilience and determination.
As the Dodgers celebrated their victory and looked ahead to the World Series, it was clear that they were a force to be reckoned with. And with the support of their loyal fans, they were ready to take on the Yankees in what promised to be an epic showdown between two legendary teams.
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