Dodgers win World Series in 5 games

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title, defeating the New York Yankees in five games with a thrilling 7-6 victory in Game 5. Down by five runs in the fifth inning, the Dodgers capitalized on Yankees errors, including costly mistakes by Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe, to tie the game. Eighth-inning sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts ultimately sealed the win. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and pitcher Blake Treinen held off a Yankees rally, with Walker Buehler securing the final outs for his first career save.

Freddie Freeman, named Series MVP, tied the record with 12 RBIs, while Shohei Ohtani contributed despite a shoulder injury earlier in the series. Celebrations broke out in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers look forward to a parade honoring the late Fernando Valenzuela. This victory marks a high point in a season shaped by record spending and strategic acquisitions that strengthened the team’s depth and resilience. The Yankees, without a title since 2009, will now face a pivotal offseason as star Juan Soto heads to free agency.

Source: APNews