When they get to the World Series, the Dodgers have become pretty well accustomed to a particular D-word — disappointment. But this year, they believe, will be different. And Game 1 of the 2020 series started with a loud statement from the Dodgers.
And it came with another D-word — dominance.
The Dodgers thoroughly beat the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Tuesday night, as Clayton Kershaw pitched beautifully, Mookie Betts contributed in literally every way possible and L.A. left with an 8-3 win.
Of these last three Dodgers World Series appearances, this is the only time we’ve seen them dominate an opponent.