The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their record 25th NL pennant and a spot in the World Series with a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. Tommy Edman and Will Smith both hit homeruns to lead the Dodgers to victory, sending Shohei Ohtani to his first World Series appearance. Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers this season, had an impressive showing in the NLCS, hitting .364 with two home runs and six RBIs.
The Dodgers will face off against the New York Yankees in the World Series, setting up a highly anticipated matchup between two storied franchises. This will be the 12th time the Dodgers and Yankees have met in the World Series, with the Yankees holding a significant advantage with eight wins compared to the Dodgers’ two.
Edman was a standout performer for the Dodgers in the NLCS, tying a franchise record with 11 RBIs in the series. The Dodgers outscored the Mets 40-26 in the six-game series, ultimately eliminating them on their second attempt. Despite the Mets making a late push in the series after a slow start to the season, they fell short of reaching the World Series.
The Dodgers will now prepare to face the Yankees in Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, with Ohtani and the Dodgers looking to secure their first championship since 2020. With an exciting matchup ahead, baseball fans can look forward to a thrilling series between two historic teams.
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