Today marks the beginning of the Fall Classic featuring the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here are a few fun trivia points for the upcoming matchup:
This is the second meetup between the two teams in the World Series. Last time they met? 1916. The dodgers were known as the Brooklyn Robins at the time. The Red Sox won the series 4-1.
Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox is the oldest MLB ballpark in use today, opened in 1912. Dodger Stadium, home of the Dodgers is the third oldest ballpark in MLB, opened in 1962.
Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in MLB
Dodger Stadium at Chavez Ravine. Third oldest ballpark in MLB
The Red Sox have won their last three appearances in the World Series (2004, 2007, 2013) The Dodgers are making back to back appearances in the World Series, they lost to the Houston Astros las year in 7 games. The last World Series win for the Dodgers came in 1988 agains the Oakland A's.
The World Series matchup covers the entire expanse of the continental US from Southern California and the Pacific Ocean to New England and the Atlantic coast. A coast to coast matchup in the World Series has happened 8 other times, the last one? Padres vs Yankees 1998, Yankees won 4-0
My Prediction Red Sox win in 6 Games.
Have a prediction, other fun facts, or want to share your team pride? I would love to hear it down on the replies! Have fun watching, this should be a good one!
