Dodgers

2024 - 10 - 12

Dodgers' Epic Comeback: A Championship Tale with a Side of Celebration!

Dave Roberts - Francisco Lindor - Los Angeles Dodgers - MLB - National League Championship Series - San Diego Padres - Shohei Ohtani - Yoshinobu Yamamoto

From frustration to jubilation, the Dodgers triumph over Padres in a nail-biting NLDS! 🎉⚾️

The Los Angeles Dodgers have silenced their doubters and made a strong statement as they advanced to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2021. Facing elimination in Game 4 of the NL Division Series, the Dodgers needed a hero, and what they found was a combination of fierce determination and incredible talent. Led by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched five shutout innings against the formidable San Diego Padres, the Dodgers showcased why they are viewed as one of the best teams in baseball.

In a thrilling Game 5 showdown, the Dodgers triumphed with a 2-0 victory that highlighted their perseverance and grit. Teoscar Hernandez and Enrique Hernandez delivered powerful home runs that ignited the team's spirits, demonstrating that even in high-pressure scenarios, the Dodgers can rise to the occasion. Yamamoto's duel with fellow Japanese star Yu Darvish not only marked a historic matchup but also showed the brilliance of the Dodgers’ investments in talent over the offseason, which totaled an astonishing $1 billion.

As the final whistle blew and the celebration in the clubhouse erupted, the Dodger players reveled in their hard-earned victory. The champagne showers were just as much about catharsis as they were about celebration. Eliminating the Padres – known for being MLB's hottest team – was more than just another win; it was a testament to the team’s spirit, resilience, and the ability to rise above their postseason past. As Kiké Hernández boldly highlighted before the game, sometimes you just need to share a message of belief and confidence to ignite a fire within the team.

Now, as the Dodgers gear up for the NLCS, baseball fans around the world are left wondering if they can continue this magical run. Did you know that the Dodgers have won a remarkable 24 NL pennants, which is the most in Major League Baseball history? And here's another fun fact: Shohei Ohtani, a star player who has been making headlines for his dual-threat capabilities, was actually with the Dodgers for a brief stint before signing with the Angels, making every moment of their current success all the more symbolic! Buckle up, baseball fans; the Dodgers are just getting started!

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Dodgers silence Padres, doubters to reach NLCS (MLB.com)

LOS ANGELES -- As the Dodgers faced elimination in Game 4 of the National League Division Series, Kiké Hernández felt he needed to share a message.

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Dodgers vanquish their frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres (Los Angeles Times)

Dodgers put their recent postseason past behind them by defeating a San Diego Padres team that likely was their biggest hurdle to a World Series title. Oct. 11, ...

Yamamoto outduels Darvish in historic matchup as Dodgers beat ... (The Columbian)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers shelled out $1 billion for Japanese talent in the offseason and it's paying off in the playoffs.

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Dodgers advance on two home runs (Arkansas Online)

LOS ANGELES -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Yu Darvish in a historic playoff matchup of Japanese-born starters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs ...

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers blank Padres, advance to NLCS (Tyler Morning Telegraph)

LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five shutout innings, Enrique Hernandez and Teoscar Hernandez hit home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to ...

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Watch Dodgers Crazy Celebration in Clubhouse After Beating ... (Dodgers Nation)

The champagne showers have begun in the Dodgers clubhouse following the 2-0 victory over the Padres Friday night.

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Ohtani, Yamamoto Soak in Dodgers Victory Over Padres (The Japan News)

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, right, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto celebrate in the clubhouse after the team advanced to the National League Championship ...

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How the Dodgers' maligned pitching staff, manager delivered a ... (FOXSports.com)

The Dodgers were built to be the best team in baseball. Perhaps they are, after digging deep to eliminate MLB's hottest team in the Padres.

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Los Angeles Dodgers blank San Diego Padres to reach NLCS for ... (CNN)

The Los Angeles Dodgers sealed their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) for the first time since 2021 as they clinched a 2-0 victory ...

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The Dodgers felt the stress. It made eliminating the Padres even ... (The Washington Post)

Los Angeles beat San Diego, 2-0, in Game 5 of their National League Division Series, advancing beyond that round for the first time since 2021.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers blank Padres, advance to NLCS (Hawaii Tribune-Herald)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five shutout innings, Enrique Hernandez and Teoscar Hernandez hit home runs and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 in Game 5 ...

Dodgers find edge, overcome Padres in Game 5 to reach NLCS (KFSN-TV)

The Dodgers rode five innings from an effective Yoshinobu Yamamoto, home runs from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández and another run of dominant...

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Dave Roberts lands on one good outcome after another as Dodgers ... (The Athletic)

LOS ANGELES – A loss in Game 5, a third straight elimination in the Division Series by a lower-seeded NL West opponent, and that might have been it.

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New York Mets vs Los Angeles Dodgers picks, predictions: Who ... (AZCentral.com)

MLB playoffs odds, picks, predictions for National League Championship Series between New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers. Who will win 2024 NLCS?

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Mets-Dodgers NLCS position-by-position breakdown (MLB.com)

We all know that the Mets-Dodgers National League Championship Series is going to be portrayed as something of a David vs. Goliath, given the very different ...

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NY Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers prediction: Our expert pick for the ... (NorthJersey.com)

A series between the Mets and Dodgers should have all the fireworks that any baseball fan could hope for in the NL Championship Series.

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Nine concerns for the Dodgers facing the Mets in the NLCS (Los Angeles Times)

In a decisive Game 3 of the wild-card series in Miwaukee, Pete Alonso hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning for a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. In ...

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Dodgers advance past Padres (Philstar.com)

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five brilliant innings and Los Angeles homered twice in a 2-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday that propelled the ...

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Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the ... (Yahoo Sports)

The New York Mets celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday. (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press).

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Mets-Dodgers NLCS starts Sunday. Full series schedule and start ... (CBS News)

New York and Los Angeles also met in the 1988 NLCS, which the Dodgers won in seven games. Here's the 2024 NLCS schedule announced by Major League Baseball so ...

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Dodgers-Mets NLCS: Jack Flaherty starts against Kodai Senga in ... (True Blue LA)

The Dodgers will meet the Mets in the 2024 National League Championship Series. For Game 1 on Sunday at Dodger Stadium, Jack Flaherty will start for Los ...

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Mets-Dodgers NLCS Game 1 FAQ (Sun., 8 ET/5 PT, FOX) (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- Back in late May, when the Mets last saw the Dodgers, the series changed their season. The Dodgers swept the Mets in three games, ...

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Letters: Dodgers finally get clutch performances in playoffs (Los Angeles Times)

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section give their opinions and thoughts on the Dodgers-Padres series, USC football and Steve Garvey.

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Mets vs. Dodgers NLCS preview: Key matchup, how each team wins ... (Yahoo Sports)

Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor are sure to put on a show starting in Game 1 on Sunday.

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Dodgers drop Padres, reach MLB playoffs (The Manila Times)

LOS ANGELES, California — Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched five brilliant innings, and Los Angeles homered twice in a 2-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on ...

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Dave Roberts' Brilliance And The Dodgers Pitchers Shut Down The ... (Forbes)

Dave Roberts is one the most maligned and second-guessed managers in baseball, and yet, over the final three games of the NLDS, every move he made was the ...

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Dodgers' relief takes hit with Alex Vesia unlikely for NLCS - ESPN (ESPN)

Dodgers lefty Alex Vesia is "highly unlikely" for the NLCS due to an intercostal injury, a big hit for a team that will likely stage a bullpen game in the ...

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Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets (Yahoo Sports)

Although he missed two games in the NLDS after he sustained a left-adductor strain, Miguel Rojas said he will 'be ready to go' in Game 1 on Sunday.

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What does Vesia's injury mean for Dodgers' NLCS bullpen blueprint? (MLB.com)

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' bullpen has been the team's biggest strength over the past few months, but it's expected to be without a major piece for the ...

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Dodgers still working on starting pitching plan for NLDS vs. Mets (Los Angeles Times)

The Dodgers know Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of the NLCS against the New York Mets, but Dave Roberts says "anything's on the table for Game 2."

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Senga gets Game 1 nod against Dodgers; Manaea in G2 (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- For the first time in weeks, given some rare rest heading into the National League Championship Series, the Mets had the luxury of setting up ...

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Dodgers' starting pitching plan for NLCS vs. Mets remains a work in ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Dodgers know Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of the NLCS against the New York Mets, but Dave Roberts says "anything's on the table for Game 2."

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Dodgers' relief takes hit with Alex Vesia unlikely for NLCS - ESPN (ESPN Philippines)

Dodgers lefty Alex Vesia is "highly unlikely" for the NLCS due to an intercostal injury, a big hit for a team that will likely stage a bullpen game in the ...

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5 storylines to watch in Game 1 of star-studded Mets-Dodgers NLCS (MLB.com)

The Mets' incredible late-season surge -- and their even more amazin' postseason run -- now takes them all the way out to the West Coast.

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Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets (Los Angeles Times)

Although he missed two games in the NLDS after he sustained a left-adductor strain, Miguel Rojas said he will 'be ready to go' in Game 1 on Sunday.

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Baseball: Mets' Senga to start NLCS opener against Dodgers (Kyodo News Plus)

Japanese right-hander Kodai Senga will start for the New York Mets in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, ...

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