The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two of the most historic franchises in the Major Leagues, meet for the first time since 1981. The MLB Finals are divided into seven games, although the last two are not They are mandatory. The best baseball players will seek glory in the 2024 World Series in the United States.
While the two powers are neck and neck during regular season games, the Yankees have historically outscored the Dodgers in the postseason, according to a CNN analysis of Major League Baseball data via Baseball Reference.
The baseball classic starts with the first game of the World Series | Photo: ESPN
How is the history between the Dodgers and Yankees?
The teams have faced each other 11 times in title series since the first season in 1941. The New York team has won eight of those championships and beat the Dodgers in 8 of their 11 World Series meetings. They also won the World Series a total of 27 times, compared to Los Angeles’ seven wins. The last time both teams met was in 1981 and the balance tipped for the ‘Big Apple’.
In their last meeting, in a grand final, the Yankees won the series 4-2 with a brilliant performance by Reggie Jackson. The experienced player was MVP of the series for his impressive bats and even home runs. Without a doubt, an indelible memory in the ‘diamond’ of the United States.
Why is it the dream final of the MLB World Series?
The historic seven-game final between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers took place in the 1977 World Series. It was a very exciting finale and is remembered for its intense rivalry. The team from the ‘Big Apple’, led by the legendary Reggie Jackson, won the series 4-2. However, the 1981 series is more famous, which was also played between these two teams, but in a six-game format. In 1977, the Yankees took the title in the sixth game. Precisely, Reggie Jackson shone with three ‘home runs’ in the same final. In this way, he was considered the MVP and one of the best hitters in history.
The rivalry between these two heavyweights has left a lasting legacy in baseball and even these meetings continue to be remembered by fans as key moments in Major League Baseball history.
Schedules and channels to watch the baseball World Series
The game will begin at 7:08 pm (Peruvian time) and 8:08 pm (Eastern time in the United States). Below is the list of channels to watch the finals of the best baseball league in the world.
- Mexico: ESPN, FOX Sports, Imagen Television
- USA: FOX Sports
- Rest of Latin America: ESPN and Disney+
How much do tickets cost to see the MLB World Series?
The most expensive final in history. Specialized resale platforms such as StubHub offer tickets that exceed $26,500 and even boxes above $214.00 for the finals. It is important to mention that the ticket cheaper is at $26,508.
