LA Dodgers become World Series Champs with Game 5 comeback

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In a thrilling Game 5 of the 2024 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second championship in five years with a stunning 7-6 comeback victory over the New York Yankees. Down 5-0 early after a flurry of Yankees homers and key hits, the Dodgers took advantage of multiple New York errors to storm back. Freddie Freeman’s two-run single tied the World Series RBI record with 12, and late-game sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts sealed the win.

Dodgers closer Walker Buehler delivered a perfect ninth inning, earning his first career save on the grand stage, while standout reliever Blake Treinen held the Yankees at bay in the eighth. The Yankees, despite early fireworks from Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr., were undone by costly miscues, allowing the Dodgers to capitalize.

The Dodgers’ resilience shone through even with limited contributions from Shohei Ohtani, who was nursing a shoulder injury. This comeback marked the Dodgers’ eighth championship overall and their first traditional season victory since 1988, capped by another celebration as they closed out a 98-win season.

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