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Dodgers Sweep Brewers, Mariners Seek First World Series

10/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS to reach the 2025 World Series.
Dave Roberts (Dodgers manager) said the team aims to win.
Kiké Hernández, the Dodgers' utility player, expressed determination to secure a championship after previous losses.
The Seattle Mariners advanced to the American League Championship Series as they pursue their first World Series appearance.

History

Historical Context

The 1988 World Series featured the underdog Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in five games, securing their sixth championship. Kirk Gibson's iconic pinch-hit walk-off home run in Game 1, despite his injuries, became a legendary moment in baseball history. Orel Hershiser, who set a record with 59 consecutive scoreless innings, was named World Series MVP, solidifying the Dodgers' legacy in Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS to reach the 2025 World Series.
Dave Roberts (Dodgers manager) said the team aims to win.
Kiké Hernández, the Dodgers' utility player, expressed determination to secure a championship after previous losses.
The Seattle Mariners advanced to the American League Championship Series as they pursue their first World Series appearance.

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