Dodgers' Dominance in LCS
The Dodgers have taken an early lead in the League Championship Series, leaving the Brewers struggling to catch up.
Notably, this is the first time since 1970 that both road teams in a League Championship Series have won the opening games of the LCS.
Seeing both number one seeds of this tournament look so overmatched over the same 72-hour window is a bit shocking to see for the uninitiated.
Historical Context
According to Sarah Langs, the Dodgers and Seattle Mariners have achieved something that has not been seen in 55 years.
- In 1970, the Cincinnati Reds took the first two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium.
- The 1970 Baltimore Orioles scored 21 runs and took the first two games against the Minnesota Twins at Metropolitan Stadium.
Both of these League Championship Series ended in three-game sweeps, with the Orioles ultimately winning the World Series against the Reds in five games.
Author's summary: Dodgers take early lead in LCS.