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2018 – While two of the best pitchers in the majors face off on the mound in Game 1 of the World Series in Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, the contest turns out to be a high-scoring affair, with Boston prevailing, 8 – 4, over the Dodgers. Andrew Benintendi has 4 hits to lead the Red Sox attack while Eduardo Nunez hits a key three-run homer in the 7th and Craig Kimbrel closes out the win.

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2018 – While two of the best pitchers in the majors face off on the mound in Game 1 of the World Series in Clayton Kershaw and Chris Sale, the contest turns out to be a high-scoring affair, with Boston prevailing, 8 – 4, over the Dodgers. Andrew Benintendi has 4 hits to lead the Red Sox attack while Eduardo Nunez hits a key three-run homer in the 7th and Craig Kimbrel closes out the win.

The Dodgers become the first team to use an all right-handed lineup in a World Series game due to the dominance of Red Sox southpaw starter Chris Sale facing left-handed swingers, who batted a paltry .170 against him during the regular season. The strategy proves to be effective when Los Angeles pounds out five hits and scores three runs during the left-hander’s four inning of work, but the team loses Game 1 of the Fall Classic at Fenway Park, 8-4.

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The Dodgers become the first team to use an all right-handed lineup in a World Series game due to the dominance of Red Sox southpaw starter Chris Sale facing left-handed swingers, who batted a paltry .170 against him during the regular season. The strategy proves to be effective when Los Angeles pounds out five hits and scores three runs during the left-hander’s four inning of work, but the team loses Game 1 of the Fall Classic at Fenway Park, 8-4.

2018 – Two teams announce that they have hired a new manager for the 2019 season. The Angels settle on Brad Ausmus to replace long-time skipper Mike Scioscia, who retired at the end of the past season, while the Reds tab David Bell, for whom it will be a first opportunity to manage at the major league level, and who will become the fourth second-generation manager in major league history.

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2018 – Two teams announce that they have hired a new manager for the 2019 season. The Angels settle on Brad Ausmus to replace long-time skipper Mike Scioscia, who retired at the end of the past season, while the Reds tab David Bell, for whom it will be a first opportunity to manage at the major league level, and who will become the fourth second-generation manager in major league history.

The Dodgers win Game 7 of the NLCS, 5 – 1 over Milwaukee, to return to the World Series. The Brewers open the scoring on a 1st-inning homer by Christian Yelich, but Los Angeles replies with a two-run shot by Cody Bellinger off Jhoulys Chacin in the 2nd, and a three-run shot by Yasiel Puig off Jeremy Jeffress in the 6th. Bellinger is named the NLCS MVP.

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The Dodgers win Game 7 of the NLCS, 5 – 1 over Milwaukee, to return to the World Series. The Brewers open the scoring on a 1st-inning homer by Christian Yelich, but Los Angeles replies with a two-run shot by Cody Bellinger off Jhoulys Chacin in the 2nd, and a three-run shot by Yasiel Puig off Jeremy Jeffress in the 6th. Bellinger is named the NLCS MVP.

2018 – With a four-run 1st inning against Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Brewers win Game 6 of the NLCS, 7 – 2, forcing a decisive Game 7. Things start off fine for the Dodgers, with a lead-off homer by David Freese off Wade Miley, making his second straight start, but Milwaukee’s reply sets the tone as the Brewers cruise to an easy win.

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2018 – With a four-run 1st inning against Hyun-Jin Ryu, the Brewers win Game 6 of the NLCS, 7 – 2, forcing a decisive Game 7. Things start off fine for the Dodgers, with a lead-off homer by David Freese off Wade Miley, making his second straight start, but Milwaukee’s reply sets the tone as the Brewers cruise to an easy win.

2018 – The Red Sox win the American League pennant by defeating Houston, 4 – 1, in Game 5 of the ALCS. David Price turns in a great performance, shutting out the Astros for the first 6 innings. All of Boston’s runs score on long balls, a solo shot by J.D. Martinez in the 3rd and three-run homer by Rafael Devers in the 6th, both off Justin Verlander. Jackie Bradley, who had 9 RBIs in the series, is named the winner of the ALCS MVP Award.

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2018 – The Red Sox win the American League pennant by defeating Houston, 4 – 1, in Game 5 of the ALCS. David Price turns in a great performance, shutting out the Astros for the first 6 innings. All of Boston’s runs score on long balls, a solo shot by J.D. Martinez in the 3rd and three-run homer by Rafael Devers in the 6th, both off Justin Verlander. Jackie Bradley, who had 9 RBIs in the series, is named the winner of the ALCS MVP Award.

The Brewers try a rare ploy in Game 5 of the NLCS as lefty starter Wade Miley is pulled after facing just one Dodgers batter

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The Brewers try a rare ploy in Game 5 of the NLCS as lefty starter Wade Miley is pulled after facing just one Dodgers batter and replaced by righty Brandon Woodruff. This works for five innings, but the Dodgers score twice in the 6th and twice in the 7th to back up a strong performance by Clayton Kershaw and win the game, 5 – 2.

Andrew Benintendi game 4 ALCS

Andrew Benintendi snags a sinking line drive to save game 4 of ALCS

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The Red Sox and Astros are caught in an epic see-saw duel in Game 4 of the ALCS before Boston comes out on top, 8 – 6. The game features both starting pitchers being chased by the end of the 4th inning, a home run negated by fan interference, and a diving catch with the bases loaded by Andrew Benintendi in left field to end the game, among many highlights.

In the NLCS, the Brewers and Dodgers are locked in a 1 – 1 tie until the bottom of the 13th inning, when Cody Bellinger drives in Manny Machado with the winning run on a two-out single, the first run by the Dodgers since the 1st inning. The contest lasts 5 hours and 15 minutes, and requires the use of 16 pitchers.

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In the NLCS, the Brewers and Dodgers are locked in a 1 – 1 tie until the bottom of the 13th inning, when Cody Bellinger drives in Manny Machado with the winning run on a two-out single, the first run by the Dodgers since the 1st inning. The contest lasts 5 hours and 15 minutes, and requires the use of 16 pitchers.

The Red Sox win Game 3 of the ALCS, 8 – 2, as Steve Pearce breaks a 2 – 2 tie in the 6th with a solo homer just inside the left field foul pole and Jackie Bradley hits a grand slam off Roberto Osuna in the 8th.

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The Red Sox win Game 3 of the ALCS, 8 – 2, as Steve Pearce breaks a 2 – 2 tie in the 6th with a solo homer just inside the left field foul pole and Jackie Bradley hits a grand slam off Roberto Osuna in the 8th.