The 2024 MLB World Series was a disappointing four games for Yankees fans, as the New York Yankees managed to win only one game out of the five played, which led to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series title. The series had many memorable moments that kept MLB and baseball fans on the edge of their seats. It will be remembered for its intense matchup between the two arguably greatest franchises in baseball and as a great series for Dodgers fans. The 2024 World Series has definitely left an impact on both fans and the history of Major League Baseball.
The 2024 MLB World Series has ended as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The game ended with a score of 7-6. With millions of fans watching at home, the intense showdown between the two teams was described as “the craziest World Series clincher ever.” Game 5 kept baseball fans worldwide on the edge of their seats as they watched the Yankees blow a 5-run lead, which sent their fans home in despair.
The two star-studded teams clashed on October 25th. The Dodgers won the first three games, while the Yankees won the fourth game. A miracle would have needed to happen for the New York Yankees to win the series. The Los Angeles Dodgers went on to win the fifth game, leading to their 8th World Series title. According to ESPN, “The Dodgers clinched their eighth title in franchise history, their first since the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season and their first in a full season since 1988.”
In Game 5, the most important game of the series, the Dodgers took the well-deserved win, led by Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who was crowned World Series MVP. According to Freeman, “We faced every adversity possible, and we overcame every single one.” Freddie Freeman had an impressive season and a storybook performance in the World Series.