The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for the first time since 1988.
Los Angeles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Game 6 on Tuesday after a stunning strategic decision from Kevin Cash. The Rays manager opted to pull Blake Snell after 5.1 innings despite the fact the ace left-hander was dominating. The Dodgers took the lead shortly after and never looked back.
Check out our World Series blog for a recap of all the action.
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β Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
The @Dodgers are #WorldSeries Champions for the first time since 1988! #Postseason pic.twitter.com/AQdyThcCEk
We compiled the best reaction to Blake Snell's quick hook for your reading pleasure.
More details on Turner's positive test.
"After the completion of the game tonight, we were informed by MLB that Justin Turner received a positive COVID test and that's why he was removed from the game." pic.twitter.com/EOxcMlNs5R
β FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 28, 2020
Wow. This puts a serious damper on the celebration.
Justin Turner came out of the game because of a positive test for COVID-19, per Fox.
β Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) October 28, 2020
The final out. What a scene.
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β Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
The moment the @Dodgers became #WorldSeries Champions once again. #Postseason | #MLBonSN pic.twitter.com/wONEeSn628
Playoff demons exorcised!
The Dodgers are World Series champions for the first time since 1988.
Julio Urias closes it out to cap a dominant day for Los Angeles pitchers.
Snell's quick hook will dominate the headlines but the Dodgers' pitching staff has been insane tonight.
#Dodgers 11 strikeouts from their relievers is a World Series record in a 9-inning game
β Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) October 28, 2020
Sign me up for this drama.
Can Dave Roberts just put Jansen in...to break twitter??!?!?
β Tim Micallef (@tim_micallef) October 28, 2020
Muncy grounds into a double play and the Rays have three outs to make something happen.
One final (?) pitching change for Cash. Ryan Yarbrough relieves Fairbanks with the left-handed Max Muncy due up.
Best lineup in baseball.
#Dodgers set MLB record by homering in 13 straight playoff games
β Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) October 28, 2020
It looks like Urias will at least come out to start the ninth.
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β Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) October 28, 2020
Mookie Betts adds some much-needed insurance. 3-1 Dodgers and the Los Angeles faithful can taste it now.
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β Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 28, 2020
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Urias rips through the Rays in the eighth. Does Roberts bring him back out for the ninth?
Edwin Rios replaces Justin Turner at third base here in the top of the eighth. Stay tuned for an update.
Kershaw watch continues π
Clayton Kershaw is playing catch with Mookie Betts in right field between innings.
β Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) October 28, 2020
Pete Fairbanks wiggles out of danger to strand a leadoff double. The Rays are running out of time but they have the right man leading off the eighth...
A-Rod is still rattled about Snell's early departure.
I still can't get over it. Worst decision I've seen in all of the #WorldSeries I've watched.
β Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) October 28, 2020
Clayton Kershaw getting the final out(s) of this game would be *chef's kiss*
Clayton Kershaw is in #Dodgers bullpen throwing a heavy ball against the wall with his hoodie on.
β David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) October 28, 2020
Julio Urias is the seventh Dodgers pitcher of the game. Dave Roberts said he wouldn't be available tonight but here we are.
Well said, Arash.
Analytics, algorithms are fine.
β Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) October 28, 2020
But they're parts, not the engine; ingredients to the meal, not the steak.
Has pro sports forgotten they are an entertainment business, relying on the public to invest their time + money?
What was entertaining tonight? Watching Snell shove
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