The Los Angeles Dodgers have had plenty of success over their franchise’s history, which dates back to their time in New York before the 20th century. But the team has been so successful recently that they accomplished a first in franchise history.
The team’s NLDS-clinching win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday allowed the Dodgers to reach the NLCS for the third year in a row for the first time in franchise history. The Dodgers have been to the playoffs six seasons in a row and are in the NLCS for the fourth time in those six years. This year they’re hoping to do what they haven’t been able to accomplish since 1988: Win a World Series.
The team came close last year but lost to the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series.
This time around, they have a solid starting pitching staff that has spared the bullpen compared to last year, when the pen was taxed throughout October. The Dodgers also have an incredible bench and can match up exceptionally well against either lefties or right-handed pitchers. The way they look and the way the Astros look, things could be setting up for a World Series rematch. Houston definitely looks like a favorite to repeat.
