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Dodgers Sweep Diamondbacks, Eye Third Straight Championship

3/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2026 season 3-0, sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the roster is the best he has coached, after adding four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star Edwin Díaz.
Fans are optimistic about a potential three-peat, but the team must stay focused as it pursues another championship.

History

Historical Context

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 1988 World Series, their sixth title, by defeating the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in five games. Manager Tommy Lasorda's team featured standout performances, including Kirk Gibson's iconic walk-off home run in Game 1 and Orel Hershiser's dominant pitching, culminating in a World Series MVP award. This victory marked the Dodgers' second championship of the decade, following their 1981 win.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2026 season 3-0, sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the roster is the best he has coached, after adding four-time All-Star Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star Edwin Díaz.
Fans are optimistic about a potential three-peat, but the team must stay focused as it pursues another championship.

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