Dodgers Win World Series, Defeat Yankees 7-6

The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their eighth World Series title with a dramatic 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5, overcoming a 5-0 deficit thanks to a pivotal five-run fifth inning fueled by multiple Yankees' defensive errors. Mookie Betts described the comeback as 'crazy', while Freddie Freeman, who was named World Series MVP, highlighted the importance of capitalizing on the Yankees' mistakes to shift momentum. The Dodgers' resilience shone through as they tied the game 5-5 in the fifth inning before taking the lead in the eighth, ultimately sealing the series 4-1. Starting pitcher Walker Buehler, returning from injury, closed the game with a strong performance in relief. This victory marks the Dodgers' first championship since the COVID-shortened season in 2020, ending a frustrating wait for their fans. The Yankees' initial lead came from home runs by Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr., but their defensive lapses proved costly in the decision.