2024 MLB Championship Series Recap (Sports)
October 20, 2024
The 2024 MLB Championship series has officially wrapped up with the Yankees and Dodgers advancing to the World Series.
American League Championship Series
No. 1 Yankees vs. No. 2 Guardians
- The Yankees win their ALCS series against the Guardians in five games. They clinch the AL pennant and will be playing in the World Series for the first time since winning it all back in 2009. Giancarlo Stanton was named ALCS MVP despite hitting just .222 (4-for-18) during the series, but all four of his hits were home runs that played key roles in deciding games for the Yankees. He drove in seven runs and totaled 16 bases over the five-game series, making him the most impactful player for the Yankees.
National League Divisional Series
No. 1 Dodgers vs. No. 6 Mets
- The Dodgers win their NLCS series against the Mets in six games. They clinch the NL pennant and will be playing in the World Series for the first time since winning it all back in 2020. Tommy Edman was named NLCS MVP hitting .407/.393/.630 (11-for-27) with 3 doubles, a home run, and a stolen base in the 6 game series. Edman also played shortstop during the series after start playing center fielder during the NLDS against the Padres.
The 2024 World Series kicks off Friday, October 25 at Dodger Stadium.