Dodgers Win Game 5 of the World Series

After 32 years, The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of becoming World Series champions.The MLB team is just one victory away from going where no Dodger team has gone since the heroics of Kirk Gibson, winning Sunday night to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series.

“We’re in pretty good position to finish this thing out,’’ said Muncy, who became the ninth different Dodger to homer with his blast in the fifth inning, setting a World Series record. “But we can’t look ahead.’’

The Dodgers toppled the Tampa Bay Rays, 4-2, with Dallas-area native Clayton Kershaw pitching a gem, Max Muncy and Joc Pederson hitting homers, and Corey Seager continuing his postseason assault.

Roberts says he never had any doubts that Kershaw would come up big, or that his team would show any ill-effects from their Game 4 defeat. Simply, they have too much talent, too much resilience, and too much experience.

“Absolutely,’’ Roberts said, “I think that comes with experience. We already experienced some tough losses, some tough games.’’ In the words of Seager, “it’s already flushed. Everybody has moved on.’’
Seager has reached base in 13 of his last 23 plate appearances, to go along with his five homers and 12 RBI. “Those things are nice,’’ he said, “but all I want is one thing.’’

Tonight’s game will decide the fate of the Dodgers.

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