Los Angeles Dodgers Win 2024 World Series with Thrilling 7-6 Comeback Over Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the 2024 World Series title after a thrilling 7-6 comeback victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, securing a 4-1 series win. Down 5-0 early, the Dodgers capitalized on Yankees’ fielding errors in the fifth inning to level the score, showing resilience and seizing momentum.
Left fielder Teoscar Hernandez highlighted the team’s determination: “We took advantage of every mistake they made and scored five runs. The bullpen gave us a chance to stay in it. It’s a dream come true.”
WALKER BUEHLER CLOSES IT OUT! #CHAMPS pic.twitter.com/1S2242udt6
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 31, 2024
This marks the Dodgers’ second World Series win in five years, following their 2020 championship during the shortened season. Facing elimination, the Yankees started strong with back-to-back first-inning home runs from Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr., taking a 3-0 lead. Alex Verdugo and Giancarlo Stanton extended the Yankees’ lead to 5-0 by the third inning, but Dodgers starter Jack Flaherty was replaced as the Dodgers bullpen stepped up.
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole was perfect through four innings, but the game changed when Judge missed a catch in the fifth, allowing the Dodgers to load the bases and score five runs. Although Stanton’s sacrifice fly in the sixth gave the Yankees a 6-5 lead, the Dodgers responded in the eighth, going up 7-6 with two sacrifice flies.
In the ninth inning, Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler retired all three Yankees batters to seal the victory. Manager Dave Roberts, recalling their limited 2020 celebration, exclaimed, “Who wants a parade?”
The series had also been a spotlight for Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani, who made his postseason debut with the Dodgers. Although recovering from elbow surgery and limited by a shoulder injury, Ohtani’s presence was a highlight of the Dodgers’ depth. Freddie Freeman, battling an ankle injury, led the offense with help from Mookie Betts, now a three-time World Series champion. While the Yankees faltered with fielding errors, the Dodgers’ resilience, especially from their injury-hit pitching staff, delivered the championship title.
2024 World Series Key Moments:
•Dodgers overcome 5-0 deficit to win 7-6 in Game 5
•Dodgers secure second World Series title in five years
•Strong performances from Hernandez, Freeman, and Betts lead comeback
•Shohei Ohtani makes postseason debut amid injury
