Key Highlights
- The Dodgers added Kyle Tucker after their bats went cold in the last two World Series. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“The Dodgers batted .203 in the World Series, the worst mark by a champion since 1966.
- Over the last 2 seasons, they have batted a combined .204 in the World Series and won both years,” Jesse Rogers of ESPN wrote. One notable name who hasn’t fully found his rhythm in those two World Series is Shohei Ohtani.
- The superstar has been a hitting machine during the regular season for Los Angeles, but the postseason has not always been as kind.
- Last season, Ohtani broke Dodger Stadium’s single-season home run record.“Shohei Ohtani just broke his own record by hitting his 29th home run at Dodger Stadium this season.
- The previous record was the 28 homers he hit in his first year with LA.