In the two most recent trips to World Series, in 2017 and 2018, Los Angeles Dodgers failed to come out on the winning end despite having squads loaded with talent in both cases. But it appears that things could be different this season.
In the first game of the 2020 World Series, Dodgers dominated Tampa Bay Rays and reached an 8-3 win. This was the organization’s most convincing World Series win since 1988 when they went and won the whole thing.
Dodgers were led by ace Clayton Kershaw, who bullied Rays’ batters throughout the entire contest. Kershaw retired 17 out of 18 final bats he faced while striking out eight. He finished the game with a 1.50 ERA, allowing one walk and just two hits in six innings.
“I think we are the best team, and I think our clubhouse believes that,” said Kershaw with confidence after the game.
All-Star Mookie Betts also gave his contribution, doing a little bit of everything to spark the Dodgers. This was especially the case in the fifth inning when Betts got a leadoff walk and two steals. He joined Babe Ruth as the only player in history to do this in a single inning in a World Series.
“He’s done just about everything,” said teammate Cody Bellinger off Betts’ efforts.
Game 1 was a good example of how LA Dodgers can be lethal when they are clicking on all cylinders. But they know that the job isn’t even close to being done as they try to work their way to their first World Series win in 32 years.
