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2B Andres Gimenez won ALCS MVP, batting .435 with 4 HR, 8 R, and 11 RBI in the series.

SP Cody Morris and CF Michael A. Taylor both returned from the IL and were added to the playoff roster. In a corresponding move, SP Gavin Williams and LF Oscar Mercado were removed from the playoff roster.

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In the NLCS:

The Dodgers and Cubs battled in a thrilling 7-game set, but the Dodgers prevailed from down 3-2 with a walkoff single by Shohei Ohtani in Game 6 and a dominant performance by Andrew Heaney in Game 7. The home team won all seven games of the series as the defending champion Dodgers showed their mettle after being tested for the first time after a dominant World Series run in 2023.

RF Mookie Betts (4.0, 4.0) won series MVP.


Series Preview

The Guardians will get their crack at the Dodgers, the defending World Series champions. The Guardians and Dodgers both dominated the regular season in 2023, but the Dodgers kept that rolling through the playoffs while the Guardians struggled to a 4-1 ALCS loss after barely surviving the ALDS. Now, the Guardians are the ones rolling, but can they go the distance? We will find out.

According to Scouting Director Ohman, the Dodgers' top players are...

1. RF Shohei Ohtani (5.0, 5.0)
2. CL Raisel Iglesias (5.0, 5.0)
3. LF Joey Gallo (4.5, 4.5)
4. SS Trea Turner (4.5, 4.5)
5. 2B Gavin Lux (4.0, 4.0)

The Dodgers are as star-studded as it gets, and certainly a match for the Guardians. We will see if they can slow down the Guardians' white-hot offense, however, and take advantage of their defense-cushioned pitching staff.

Probable Pitchers

Game 1

Julio Urias (18-9, 3.16 ERA)
vs.
Shane Bieber (19-4, 2.65 ERA)

Game 2

Walker Buehler (5-6, 5.18 ERA)
vs.
Sean Hjelle (18-6, 2.70 ERA)

Game 3

Sandy Alcantara (12-13, 3.77 ERA)
vs.
Shohei Ohtani (15-6, 4.33 ERA)

Game 4

Cody Morris (1-0, 2.95 ERA)
vs.
Andrew Heaney (15-10, 3.77 ERA)

Game 5

Shane Bieber (19-4, 2.65 ERA)
vs.
Julio Urias (18-9, 3.16 ERA)

Game 6

Walker Buehler (5-6, 5.18 ERA)
vs.
Sean Hjelle (18-6, 2.70 ERA)

Game 7

Shohei Ohtani (15-6, 4.33 ERA)
vs.
Sandy Alcantara (12-13, 3.77 ERA)


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