The semifinals of the baseball World Series concluded on Monday, October 21, with the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers emerging as the finalists.
Yankees Return to Finals After 14 Years
The Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in the series (5-2, 6-3, 5-7, 8-6, 5-2), securing their first World Series finals appearance since 2009, when they last won the championship.
Dodgers Join Yankees in Finals
The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame the New York Mets in six games (9-0, 3-7, 8-0, 10-2, 6-12, 10-5), advancing to their second World Series finals since 2020, when they won the title.
Championship Pedigree
The Dodgers boast seven World Series titles in 21 appearances, while the Yankees remain the most successful club in MLB history with 27 championships and 13 runner-up finishes.