In a long-awaited matchup, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees will face off in the World Series for the first time since 1981. The Dodgers secured their spot by defeating the New York Mets in an emphatic victory at Dodger Stadium. This historic rivalry, with a record 12 meetings in the World Series, features two star-studded teams, including likely MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. The matchup has already created a buzz, with tickets reaching over $1,000 on the secondary market.
Former Dodgers player Steve Garvey, who was part of previous World Series matchups against the Yankees, believes the series will be nostalgic and good for baseball. The rivalry, once only able to be renewed in the postseason, saw a shift with the introduction of interleague play. The Dodgers and Yankees have split their meetings over the years, with the Dodgers winning two out of three games this season.
Both teams have had to overcome challenges to reach this point, including two rounds of playoffs. With the Yankees clinching their spot in the World Series against the Cleveland Guardians, the stage is set for a highly anticipated matchup between two of the most iconic franchises in baseball. The Dodgers’ Chris Taylor expressed excitement for what promises to be a thrilling series between the two historic teams.
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