Last week, on Wednesday the 30th of October, the Los Angeles Dodgers topped the New York Yankees in game 5 of the 2024 World Series, securing the 4th win they needed to become the 2024 World Champions.
Freddie Freeman points up at fans as he rounds the bases. Photo by Dodger Insider.
The Dodgers were the team to beat this year after 11 consecutive postseason appearances and spending big last offseason. They acquired two Japanese superstars in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Shohei Ohtani is the favorite for the National League MVP after having a historic season, becoming the first member of the 50-50 club with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases. Yoshinobu Yamamoto got off to a rocky start but dominated for most of the season. The big story for the Dodgers in the World Series was Freddie Freeman, who played through a right ankle sprain that should have held him back. Freeman, however, had other plans, hitting a .300 batting average with four home runs and 12 runs batted in. He is the first-ever player to hit home runs in four consecutive World Series games. On top of the four home runs he hit this World Series, he also hit two home runs in the last two games of the 2021 World Series with the Atlanta Braves. Combined, the two series make Freddie Freeman the only player to ever hit home runs in six consecutive World Series games that they played in.
The Los Angeles Dodgers hoisting their trophy after game 5 win. Photo by MLB.com.
The Yankees were lifeless for the first three games of the World Series. Then, facing elimination, they pulled off an 11-4 win in game four, giving many Yankees fans hope. In game five, the Yankees took a 5-0 lead. Gus Garvey ‘25, an avid Yankees fan, says that this is when “the Yankees forgot how to play baseball.” The defense completely fell apart with three defensive errors in one inning. The errors allowed the Dodgers to tie the game and ultimately win 7-6. Gus says that “these aren’t World Series jitters,” and that it’s “an organizational failure that starts at the top.” The Yankees have a lot of work to do this offseason, but management says the future is bright.
Dodgers’ infielder Kiké Hernandez was quoted saying he “just wants his parade.” He is referring to the last time the Dodgers won a World Series, and there was no parade due to COVID in 2020. Hernandez and Dodgers fans will finally get their long-awaited parade this week. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 2024 World Champions.
