Not my preferred matchup in the World Series but Yankees vs Dodgers is definitely MLB’s preferred matchup. I will be rooting for the Dodgers.
I think it will be a good series. I will give the Yankees the edge in starting pitching but the Dodgers the edge in relief pitching and hitting.
Gerrit Cole (Yankees ace) is the best pitcher in this series. The Yankees need to win the games he pitches and conversely the Dodgers need to beat him once.
I don’t think the Yankees hit enough to keep up with the Dodgers but their three headed monster of Soto, Judge and Stanton have been coming up with huge home runs late in games. If they keep it up, the Yankees will have a good chance.
I expect the Dodgers offense to score a lot of runs but will their bullpen be able to hold up. The pen has been good but with so few innings coming from starters can they continue to pitch well for another potential 7 games.
The World Series starts Friday. I will post the current standings and open up final submissions for the MLB Playoff pick ‘em challenge tomorrow.
I am looking forward to the World Series but only if the Yankees lose. Haha
Sats for all,
GR
Prediction: Dodgers beat Yankees
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I hope you're right.
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Hope so
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It's a good match up but I wanted Mets to win it.
I looked at the results in the morning and because Mets were my pick in the 'challenge', I'll be out if you don't make another challenge post.
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Yeah, I get why this is the "big one" from MLB's pov, but man did I want a Subway Series. But '77 was the first World Series I remember, and that and '78 made this the "natural" MLB rivalry in my head, so I'm still excited to watch it.
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Subway series would have been a good narrative for MLB as well but it wouldn’t get the same national and global interest as Yankees vs Dodgers.
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @Ge 21 Oct
Hate both teams... wouldnt mind bane interrupting like in batman lol jk jk .I'd rather the Yankees win if I have to choose one team....can't stand Dodger fans lol
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40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Cje95 21 Oct
I love the X account that has been tracking the days and amount of money spent since the last World Series win by the Yankees so I can’t believe I’m saying this but if the Dodgers could pull off a clean sweep I would appreciate it!
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Wouldn't that be nice. Probably not going to happen though. I expect a 6 or 7 game series.
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I'm still licking my wounds. This is the better matchup for baseball. I really think most fans find a subway series particularly irritating. Personally there can be no good outcome. I loathe both teams.
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Rough night for you last night.
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Very bad. The Mets had a good run. That I can deal with. The Jets really set me off.
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Where do they go from here?
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Nowhere, I'm afraid.
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