A Yankee v. Dodger Matchup. East Coast v. West Coast. Old Rival Battle, Again. So, it did come down to the 2 best teams in baseball getting a shot at each other for all the marbles. Yes, there will be some cross country flights involved, perhaps a bit of jet lag running through the roster. Prior to Game 1 in Los Angeles, the Yankees arrived a few days early to "adjust" to West Coast time. The weather forecast was also good.
Well, it began to look like another close contest. The score was close early on. 1-zip, 1-1, 2-1, Yankees going into the 8th. Then Shohei Otani hammered a double off the wall and there was an errant throw back which got away and the speedy Ohtani took 3rd. He scored on a deep fly ball by Mookie Betts.
Score tied. 2-2. Then the game went to extra innings. The Yankees got a run in the top of the 10th, 3-2, Yankees. The LA Dodgers were able to get a couple of men on base. With 2 outs , New York decided to walk the next batter to load the bases. Next up: Freddie freeman.
First pitch was lofted over the fence: a Grand Slam, Walk Off Home run. Dodgers win in grand fashion, 6-3.
Nice start for the Fall Classic. Dodgers 1- Yanks -0.
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