After 15 years, the New York Yankees return to the World Series and will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in an epic battle. This 2024, the Fall Classic will have a special flavor for Mexico, as it will have three Mexican representatives: José Treviño, Alex Verdugo and Austin Barnes.
The New York team reaches the series after beating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1, while the Dodgers got their ticket after defeating the New York Mets 4-2. This edition of the World Series promises excitement in every play, as it will be played in the best of seven games. From traditional fans to new followers, everyone is waiting to see how this historic rivalry will play out.
The Mexicans who will represent their country
For the Yankees, fans will be able to see José Treviño, who serves as backup catcher, and Alex Verdugo, starting outfielder. Both players have shown outstanding skills during the season, and their presence on the team adds a share of Mexican talent to this series. For his part, Austin Barnes, Dodgers catcher, could take action on the field as a replacement for Will Smith, giving Mexico the opportunity to be part of the game from both sides.
Verdugo and Barnes also participated in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with the Mexican team, where they reached the semifinals before being eliminated by Japan. This event demonstrated their ability to shine in high-level competition, and now fans look forward to seeing them shine on baseball’s biggest stage.
The Yankees-Dodgers rivalry
The rivalry between the Yankees and Dodgers is one of the deepest in baseball history, and this year it is renewed in the World Series. During the regular season, both teams met in a memorable series: the Dodgers won the first two games in June, with outstanding performances by the Japanese Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Néstor Cortés, who achieved a solid victory for the Los Angeles team. However, the Yankees fought back and won Game 3, highlighting the offensive skills of Oswaldo Cabrera and Aaron Judge.
With this background, the teams prepare for a duel full of emotion and rivalry. Every throw, every run and every defensive play will be crucial in the fight for the title. For Mexican fans, this World Series represents a unique opportunity to support their compatriots in an international event.
A World Series that celebrates Mexican baseball
The start of the 2024 World Series will be this Friday, October 25, and each game will be a showcase where Mexicans Treviño, Verdugo and Barnes will demonstrate their talent. The presence of these players on the field symbolizes the passion and dedication that characterizes Mexican baseball, and provides a special opportunity for fans to identify with their idols.
This series, in which the talent and emotion of two cultures converge, is a reminder that baseball has no borders. The fans eagerly await the start of the games, knowing that, regardless of the result, the 2024 World Series will be etched in memory as a celebration of unity and love for sport.
