I think most people had the Dodgers returning to the World Series after their epic series with the Houston Astros last fall.
But it certainly wasn’t easy for the Dodgers as they struggled to a 19-29 start and literally had to go an extra 163rd game to beat the Colorado Rockies in a one game playoff for their divisional title. The Dodgers then pulled it together a bit in beating both the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League title.
The Dodgers have a nice team and most people don’t realize it’s been since 1988 that the Dodgers have won a World Series. It would be nice to see Clayton Kershaw get a ring before his storied career comes to an end. It was a tough injury riddled season for Kershaw who is generally regarded as one of the greatest pitchers in the modern era of baseball.
Boston won 108 games with first year manager Alex Cora pushing all the right buttons. They appear to be the best team in baseball, plus they have home field advantage. JD Martinez and Mookie Betz both had MVP like seasons. Plus, of all things pitcher David Price appears to have shaken his post season curse and has pitched well of late.
I would love to see Kershaw get a ring.