Key storylines to watch during Major League Baseball’s World Series matchup between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 2024 World Series features a monumental clash between two of baseball’s most storied franchises: the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Adding to the excitement, the series displays star players such as Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, promising a thrilling matchup.
The 120th edition of this best-of-seven classic begins on Friday at 5:08 PM local time (01:08 GMT) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Star Power
This World Series marks the first time since 1956 that the home run leaders from the National League (NL) and American League (AL) will face each other. Both Ohtani and Judge are leading candidates for their leagues’ Most Valuable Player awards. Ohtani made history this season by becoming the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season, while Judge boasted an impressive .322 batting average with 144 RBIs and 58 home runs.
Rivalry Renewed
The Yankees and Dodgers will meet in the World Series for the first time since 1981 and the 12th time overall more than any other matchup in championship history.
Yankees Eye 28th Title
The Yankees, making their first World Series appearance since winning in 2009, are vying for a record-extending 28th championship. After missing the postseason in 2022, the team made a significant move by trading for San Diego Padres star Juan Soto, who has revitalized their lineup.
Dominant Dodgers
With the best record in baseball, the Dodgers continued one of the most impressive regular-season runs in MLB history, securing their 11th NL West division title in 12 years. However, their recent postseason performances have been disappointing, and they now seek their eighth World Series title and a second championship in five years.
Record Prices
The anticipation surrounding this Yankees-Dodgers matchup has fans eager to purchase tickets. Live event resale platform StubHub reports that this year’s World Series is on track to become their best-selling ever, with ticket sales already surpassing last year’s figures for the Texas-Arizona matchup and quadrupling those from the 2022 championship between Houston and Philadelphia.
