Dodgers' Dominance in the LCS
The Dodgers and Seattle Mariners have achieved a rare feat in postseason play, not seen in 55 years.
The two road teams in a League Championship Series have taken both opening games of the LCS, a phenomenon last observed in 1970.
- In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds took the first two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- The Baltimore Orioles scored 21 runs and took the first two games against the Minnesota Twins.
Both League Championship Series ended in three-game sweeps.
The Orioles then defeated the Reds in the World Series in five games. As Sarah Langs noted, this historical precedent raises hopes for a different outcome this time.
Author's summary: Dodgers dominate LCS with a rare feat.