2018 World Series Facts for Kids

The 2018 World Series was a big baseball championship, the 114th time this event had happened! It featured two top teams: the Red Sox, who were the champions of the American League, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the National League. Baseball fans in the United States could watch all the action on Fox.

This wasn't the first time these two teams met in the World Series. They actually played against each other way back in 1916! Back then, the Red Sox beat the Brooklyn Robins (who later became known as the Dodgers) in five games. In 2018, the Red Sox once again defeated the Dodgers in five games. This win gave the Red Sox their fourth World Series title in just 15 years, going back to 2004. It was also their ninth championship in the team's entire history!

A player named Steve Pearce was chosen as the World Series Most Valuable Player, meaning he was the best player in the series. The Red Sox manager, Alex Cora, also made history. He became only the fifth manager to win the World Series in his very first year leading a team. Plus, he was the first manager from Puerto Rico to win the championship! One of the most memorable parts of the series was Game 3, which lasted an amazing 18 innings. This set a new record for the longest World Series game ever!

What is the World Series?
The Teams: Red Sox vs. Dodgers
- A Rematch from 1916
How the Red Sox Won
Star Players and Manager
- Steve Pearce: MVP
- Alex Cora: A Winning First Year
Celebrating the Championship
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What is the World Series?

The World Series is the final championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America. It's played every year between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). These two leagues are the main parts of MLB. The winner of the World Series is crowned the champion of professional baseball for that year. It's a best-of-seven series, meaning the first team to win four games wins the whole championship!

The Teams: Red Sox vs. Dodgers

The 2018 World Series brought together two famous baseball teams. The Boston Red Sox are from Boston, Massachusetts, and play in the American League. The Los Angeles Dodgers are from Los Angeles, California, and play in the National League. Both teams had a fantastic season to make it to the World Series. They were the best teams from their leagues that year!

A Rematch from 1916

It's pretty cool when history repeats itself! The 2018 World Series was a special rematch. The Red Sox and the Dodgers had faced each other in the World Series before, all the way back in 1916. Back then, the Dodgers were called the Brooklyn Robins. The Red Sox won that series too, showing they had a long history of success against this team.

How the Red Sox Won

The Boston Red Sox won the 2018 World Series by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers four games to one. They played very well as a team, with great pitching and powerful hitting. Each game brought exciting moments and big plays that helped the Red Sox secure their victory.

Game 2: Price Gets a Win

In Game 2 of the series, Boston's starting pitcher, David Price, played a key role. He pitched very well and helped his team win that game. This was his second win during the 2018 postseason, showing he was in great form when it mattered most.

Game 3: The Longest Game Ever

Game 3 was truly unforgettable! It went on for an incredible 18 innings, which is like playing two full baseball games back-to-back. This made it the longest game in World Series history. It was a long, tough battle for both teams. In the end, Max Muncy of the Dodgers hit a home run to win the game for his team. Even though the Red Sox lost this game, it became a famous part of the series.

Game 4: Pearce Shines

Game 4 was a big win for the Red Sox, and Steve Pearce was a star. He hit the ball really well, getting four RBIs (runs batted in) and scoring two runs himself. His strong performance helped the Red Sox win this important game.

Star Players and Manager

Every championship team has key players and leaders who make a big difference. The 2018 Red Sox were no different, with a standout player and a history-making manager.

Steve Pearce: MVP

Steve Pearce was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2018 World Series. This award goes to the player who performs the best throughout the championship. Pearce had many important hits and plays that helped the Red Sox win. He was a huge reason for their success!

Alex Cora: A Winning First Year

The manager of the Red Sox was Alex Cora. What's amazing is that this was his very first year as a manager for any team. He led the Red Sox to a World Series championship right away! He also made history as the first manager from Puerto Rico to win the World Series. This was a huge achievement for him and for the team.

Celebrating the Championship

After winning the World Series, the Boston Red Sox celebrated their big victory! They had a huge parade in Boston on October 31, 2018. Thousands of fans came out to cheer for their champions. Later, on May 9, 2019, the team even visited the White House in Washington D.C. to meet President Trump. This is a special tradition for championship-winning sports teams.

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A scorebook from the 1916 World Series
Eduardo Núñez hit a three-run home run for Boston in the seventh inning.
Boston starter David Price got the win in Game 2, his second win of the 2018 postseason.
Jackie Bradley Jr. tied the game 1-1 with a two-out solo home run in the eighth inning.
Max Muncy hit the game-winning home run in the 18th inning of Game 3.
Steve Pearce had four RBIs and scored twice in Boston's Game 4 win.
Alex Cora, seen here as a player in 2008, led the Red Sox to the World Series championship in his first year as manager.
The Red Sox held a victory parade in Boston on October 31.
Red Sox at the White House with President Trump on May 9, 2019