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After a tough start to the World Series at the plate, Dave Roberts reveals why Mookie Betts will hit third for the Dodgers in Game 5.
The San Francisco Giants acquire veteran shortstop Alvin Dark from the Milwaukee Braves and then sign Dark to a two-year contract as team manager. The Giants send infielder Andre Rodgers to the Braves as compensation for Dark.
Only one previous World Series game — Game 3 in 2018 — has ever gone 18 innings (also won by the Dodgers). This time lasted six hours and 39 minutes, meaning it was nearly midnight in L.A. when it ended, so the teams will get about 17 hours to rest up before Game 4’s first pitch.
Multiple former Atlanta Braves players either celebrated a champion early Sunday morning or will at least receive a ring for their efforts