Dodgers clinch National League title to face Red Sox in 2018 World Series
On the evening of October 20, boys of summer Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the 2018 National League pennant and will be heading to the World Series for the 11th time since the team moved to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, New York, in 1958. This is the Dodgers 23rd National League pennant and the first time winning consecutive NL pennants since 1977 and 1978.
Games 1 and 2 of the World Series against the Boston Red Sox will take place on Tuesday, October 23 at 5:09 p.m. and Wednesday, October 24 at 5:09 p.m. PT at Fenway Park. The Dodgers will host games 3-5 October 26 at 5:09, October 27 at 5:09 and October 28 at 5:15 PT.
Meanwhile, in the “Strange News” 2018 World Series category, Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale held a press conference last night to say that he was hospitalized recently with a mysterious stomach issue – an ailment serious enough to keep him from a start in the ALCS. Sale blamed the hospitalization and his illness on his belly ring.
“I had an irritation from a belly-button ring that I kind of constantly was pulling in and out,’’ Sale said. “It caused an irritation, a rash down there, so I had to take care of that. The doctors and nurses at MGH [Massachusetts General Hospital] were awesome.
“Things happen. You handle them. And keep moving forward.’’ ~ MSN
Sale, described as the ultimate prankster, never cracked a smile during the press conference. In truth, the pitcher had been side-lined recently with shoulder problems.
“I feel back to normal,’’ said Sale, who walked four batters in four innings with decreased velocity in his Game 1 loss to the to the Astros.
Sale is scheduled to pitch Game 1 of the 2018 World Series for the Sox, fictitious belly ring illness and all.
(Source: MLB)
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~ Written by: Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Connect with Richard on Facebook and Twitter
