It’s finally come, ladies and gentlemen: the long-anticipated World Series rematch series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Both teams are performing about as expected, with both sitting in first place in their respective divisions. There is, however, a key difference. The Yankees own a comfortable six-and-a-half game lead over the Rays in the AL East. Los Angeles, on the other hand, is clinging to a two-game lead over the Padres in the NL West.
Except everyone remembers the World Series last year. The Dodgers won in five games and outplayed the Yankees start to finish, save for maybe Game 1.