The World Series Outcome Was Astonishing—and, Frankly, Obscene

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won their second consecutive World Series, defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in a dramatic Game 7. This victory solidifies the Dodgers' status as a dynasty, especially notable given their massive payroll and acquisition of top talent like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, the author argues that the Dodgers' win was not solely due to their talent and financial advantage but also to an extraordinary series of fortunate events and improbable plays, particularly in the final two games. In Game 6, with the Blue Jays trailing and threatening to tie in the bottom of the ninth, a seemingly routine flare hit by Toronto was surprisingly caught by a journeyman outfielder, followed by an unconventional throw and scoop that resulted in a game-ending double play. This improbable sequence prevented the Blue Jays from forcing a Game 7. Game 7 featured further astonishing turns of luck for the Dodgers. A 36-year-old utility player, Miguel Rojas, who had a historically poor regular season and playoff history, hit a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth to prolong the game. Later, with the bases loaded and the Blue Jays on the verge of winning, a ground ball to Rojas resulted in an awkward throw to the plate that was narrowly handled, saving the Dodgers. A potential walk-off hit was then narrowly missed by a fielder due to a collision, allowing the game to continue. The Dodgers ultimately won in extra innings on a home run by ... download the app to read more