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Cortes Aims for Redemption After World Series Heartbreak

2/27/2025

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In a heart-wrenching finale, the New York Yankees fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, with pitcher Nestor Cortes haunted by a crucial pitch that allowed Freddie Freeman to hit a walk-off grand slam in Game 1. Now with the Milwaukee Brewers, Cortes is determined to channel his experience into securing their first championship.

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Story summary

In a heart-wrenching finale, the New York Yankees fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, with pitcher Nestor Cortes haunted by a crucial pitch that allowed Freddie Freeman to hit a walk-off grand slam in Game 1. Now with the Milwaukee Brewers, Cortes is determined to channel his experience into securing their first championship.