Dodgers Win Eighth World Series Title, Overcome 5-Run Deficit to Beat Yankees 7-6

Oct 31, 2024, 04:08 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title, overcoming a five-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 on Wednesday night in the Bronx. The victory secured the Dodgers' second championship in five seasons, following their 2020 win, and marked their first full-season World Series title since 1988. Trailing 5-0 early in the game, the Dodgers rallied back with the help of three defensive errors by the Yankees. The win concluded the series with the Dodgers prevailing 4-1 over the Yankees. The dramatic comeback cements the Dodgers' dominance in recent years and adds to their storied franchise history.