The 2018 World Series, by the numbers
Game 1 of the 2018 World Series is just hours away.
The best-of-seven series between the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers — two of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball — is sure to be compelling. Clayton Kershaw, arguably the best pitcher of his generation, will start for the Dodgers tonight, facing off against Red Sox ace Chris Sale. The game starts at 8:09 p.m. ET.
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102 — Years since the Red Sox and the Dodgers last faced off in the World Series. At the time — 1916! — the Dodgers were known as the Brooklyn Robins.
30 — Years since the Dodgers last won the World Series.
3 — Times the Red Sox have won the World Series since 2004, last doing so in 2013. Prior to 2004, the Red Sox hadn't won since 1918.
8 - Years since the Dodgers last played at Fenway Park.
50 — Temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, expected at Fenway Park during Game 1, although temperatures could drop into the 40s.
108 — Wins the Red Sox racked up during the regular season, 16 more than the Dodgers. This was a franchise record for the Red Sox.
$29 million — How much more expensive the Red Sox's payroll is than the Dodgers'; the Red Sox lead the MLB with $228.4 million, while the Dodgers come in third with $199.6 million.
$74 — Money you'd win if you successfully bet $100 on the Red Sox to win the World Series.
$115 — Money you'd win if you successfully bet $100 on the Dodgers to win the World Series.
1 - Supposed belly-button ring infection that kept Chris Sale from his last start in the American League Championship Series.
1 - Throat-slashing gesture made by fiery Dodgers star Yasiel Puig after belting a three-run homer in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. He also engaged in multiple "crotch chops."
Should be a fun series. Let's play ball!
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