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Yamamoto Leads Dodgers to World Series Victory, Claims MVP

4/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, won three road games in the 2025 World Series, including a complete Game 2.
He followed with a six-inning start in Game 6, setting up a Game 7.
The dramatic finale featured Miguel Rojas tying the game and Will Smith delivering the 11th-inning winning homer, earning Yamamoto the World Series MVP.

History

Historical Context

The 1988 World Series marked a significant upset as the underdog Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the heavily favored Oakland Athletics in five games. Kirk Gibson's legendary pinch-hit walk-off home run in Game 1 on October 15, 1988, became an iconic moment in baseball history. This victory secured the Dodgers' sixth championship title and solidified their legacy in Major League Baseball.

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Story summary

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, won three road games in the 2025 World Series, including a complete Game 2.
He followed with a six-inning start in Game 6, setting up a Game 7.
The dramatic finale featured Miguel Rojas tying the game and Will Smith delivering the 11th-inning winning homer, earning Yamamoto the World Series MVP.

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