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The Dodgers won the NL West division by seven games over the Cincinnati Reds, then upset the New York Mets, 4 games to 3, in the NLCS. The Athletics won the AL West division by 13 games over the Minnesota Twins, then swept the Boston Red Sox, 4 games to 0, in the AL Championship Series.
1988 World Series. Los Angeles Dodgers. over. Oakland Athletics. (4-1) 1987 WS 1989 WS. Dates: October 15 - 20, 1988. WS MVP: Orel Hershiser. NLCS MVP: Orel Hershiser.
The 1988 season was a memorable one for the Los Angeles Dodgers as a squad that was picked to finish fourth wound up winning the World Series, beating the heavily favored New York Mets and Oakland Athletics along the way. Kirk Gibson carried the Dodger offense, winning the National League Most Valuable Player Award.
Mar 15, 2021 · Watch the Dodgers win the 1988 World Series. The Dodgers had two terrible seasons in 1986 and 1987, finishing 73-89 both seasons. So, not much was expected in 1988.
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Benefiting from the American League ballpark rule that allowed for a DH on both sides, the LA slugger drilled a two-run homer in the fourth en route to a 5-2 Dodger victory that wrapped up their seventh championship and sixth World Series crown.
Dodgers win 1988 World Series. Dodgers @ Athletics. October 20, 1988 | 00:01:36. Reels. Orel Hershiser strikes out Tony Phillips to secure the Dodgers' sixth World Series title. More From This Game.
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2 days ago · The last World Series title for the Dodgers was 2020, but the last victory parade was 36 years ago when the Dodgers won in 1988. 24/7 Live Los Angeles Orange County Inland Empire Ventura County ...
