A Cheeky Preview of the 2024 World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers
Well, ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your hats because the World Series is upon us! Yes, you heard that right. Today, we’re talking about a showdown so juicy you might want to grab a bib. The New York Yankees are squaring off against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a staggering 43-year absence in what we affectionately call the “Fall Classic.” It’s like an old-school reunion where the awkwardness of the past has apparently faded—but not the hairlines.
Now, let’s talk Puerto Rican talent! That’s right—five players from Puerto Rico are ready to take on the field, four for the Yanks and one for the Dodgers. It’s like a family reunion, but instead of awkward small talk, we get home runs and strikeouts. Who needs a Sunday roast when you’ve got this much talent being served on a plate?
First Up: The Dodgers
Let’s dive into the Dodgers roster, where we find Teoscar Hernandez repping the 787. Hernandez has had a season worth tweeting about, batting .272 with an OPS of .840. He’s hit 33 home runs and driven in 99 RBIs. In the postseason, he was as fiery as a local Caribbean dance party—batting .333 against the San Diego Padres. But against the New York Mets? Oh dear. Let’s just say he wasn’t exactly leading the conga line with only two hits. Talk about a fiesta that fizzled out!
The Cash Cows: Yankees
Now let’s swan dive into the Yankees side, where we get the absolute pleasure of watching Juan Soto play. Soto is not just a player; he’s a legend in the making, having an absolutely dreamlike season. In the postseason? He’s batting .327 with an OPS of 1.060, complete with three home runs, eight RBIs, and a home run that practically serenaded the Yankees into the World Series against the Cleveland Guardians. This is the type of performance that should come with a soundtrack!
Then we have Luis Gil, ready to strut his pitching stuff. He’s had a solid rookie season and while he’s had some hiccups, expect to see him lighting up the mound in the Series. If the Yankees get into sticky situations, Gil might well be their knight in a polyester uniform!
We also can’t overlook Jason Dominguez. He’s played as many games as a typical Monday feels long. He may have scored a run as a pinch runner, but let’s face it, during the Series, he’ll most likely be lurking on the bench, taking selfies and checking his social media. No filters will be needed—he’s already a hit!
And rounding off the crew is Austin Wells, the main catcher. His batting averages look like he rolled out of bed—.091 in the postseason! But hold the phone! He’s got some clutch RBIs and a home run, perfect for dramatic moments, like a soap opera, but with more dirt!
The Big Kickoff
So, mark your calendars. The World Series kicks off on Friday, October 25, at Dodger Stadium. Will it be a classic showdown or just a classic disaster? Only time—much like my last date—will tell! Grab your popcorn, everybody, because it’s going to be a wild ride!
Oct 23, 2024, 7:52 p.m. ET
A total of five players from Puerto Rico will be present during the “Fall Classic” between the Yankees and Dodgers.
The World Series is just around the corner and after 43 years, we will once again see a confrontation between New York Yankees y Los Angeles Dodgers in it “Fall Classic”. Both teams are stocked with talent, so from the beginning of the 2024 season, both were among the favorites to reach these stages, which in short translates into the possibility of one of the most exciting series in recent times.
Part of the squads is made up of renowned Dominican talent, which has helped the respective teams climb to this point. World Series. In total, five Dominicans will be taking the field, four belonging to the Yankees and one to the Dodgersand all, to a greater or lesser extent, have contributed to the preparation of the I will be global of 2024.
Starting on the side of the Dodgerswhich only have Teoscar Hernandez on his roster, he had a great year offensively, batting .272 with an OPS of .840, 33 home runs and 99 RBIs during the regular season. As for the postseason, he had a very good Serie Divisional contra San Diego Padresbatting .333 with a 1.067 OPS in five games, but in six games against the New York Metshe could only get two hits, not being a factor for his team in that stretch.
Five Dominicans will see action in the World Series. ESPN Digital
Going to the Yankeesit is evident that the most important name in the group is that of Juan Sotowho has not only had a dream season, but has also been a very important factor in the postseason.
Taking only what he has done in the postseason, in nine games played, Soto has hit for an average of .327 with an OPS of 1.060, also accumulating three home runs, eight RBIs, seven walks and six runs in 41 plate appearances. Additionally, he hit the home run that gave the team the advance World Series to the Yankees in front of Cleveland Guardians.
Luis Gil He is another player who is called to have a relevant role for the team in the World Series. After his first full season as a starter in MLB, Gil He had only one appearance during the Championship Series, in which he pitched four innings of two earned runs allowed, three strikeouts and the same number of batters. There is a high probability that the Dominican pitcher will be one of the starters once the series moves to New York City.
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Jason Dominguez He only played 18 regular season games, 17 of them during the last month of the campaign, and overall, his numbers were disappointing. In this postseason he only saw action in two games, scoring a run as a pinch runner, so it is very likely that during the World Series be relegated to the bench.
Finally, there is the player of Dominican descent Austin Wellswho has been the team’s main receiver throughout 2024. Wells He has played nine games in the postseason, batting .091 (3 of 33 at-bats), with an OPS of .346. However, he also has three RBIs and a home run, so his offense could help the Yankees in certain situations.
The World Series will begin next Friday, October 25 at Dodger Stadium, home of the Dodgers.
