Dodgers enjoy the two-time championship and the emergence of their dynasty
In an intense World Series, Dodgers became the first team to win the MLB title consecutively in 25 years
TORONTO – Some players couldn’t even believe it. Others tried to assimilate it and everyone celebrated more than ever before the two-time championship of the Los Angeles Dodgers in one of the most dramatic World Series in recent times.
The Dodgers became the first team to win the Major League Baseball title consecutively in 25 years, by beating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7, in 11 innings.
Thus, the Dodgers completed one of the most epic comebacks in memory and the Blue Jays were two outs away in the top of the ninth inning from winning their third World Series crown in franchise history; first in 32 years.
“I am elated and very proud of our team, of our boys, of how we fought, and we have achieved something that has not been seen for decades,” he said. Dave Robertswho added his third championship as manager of the Dodgers. “There were many tense moments and the game could have changed completely, but we kept fighting and the boys responded wonderfully.
“I could go on and on about the great plays, the great performances,” he added. “It’s one of the best games I’ve been in, of the entire series and what the Blue Jays did. They gave us everything they had and they are a first-class organization.”
Yes, the Dodgers had many historic moments and players. A pitcher like Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Most Valuable Player who saved them the World Series.
They also had the hero of Game 7, Miguel Rojas, who hit the home run in the top of the ninth inning to tie the game that already seemed decided, and in the bottom of the same inning he made a play at home plate that avoided defeat.
Rojas played with shoulder discomfort in only his second game of the World Series and his second since the Division Series.
“I feel proud of myself,” Rojas said. “I was always prepared, focused, doing my batting practice to be ready when they needed me.”
Will Smith, who hit the winning home run and became the first catcher to work 74 innings in a Fall Classic, will also have to be considered with the bat and glove; That is to say, he was the catcher on absolutely all of the Dodgers’ pitches, something that seems incredible if you consider a Game 3 of 18 innings and the decisive one of 11.
“I always dreamed of these moments,” Smith said. “I’m going to remember it forever.”
And the championship that for many seals a dynasty that will also begin next season as the immediate favorite to seek the third title will also be remembered forever.
But, for now, the celebration with the official parade through the main streets of Los Angeles will be this Monday, starting at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time.
“We’ve created something really special, that’s for sure,” Roberts said. “I am proud of the players, the fans, the work of talent scouts, the development of players, everything.”
“To achieve what we have achieved in such a short time is truly extraordinary,” he added. “I guess it will be up to the experts and the fans whether it is a dynasty or not… Right now you just have to enjoy it.”
