Dodgers vs. Red Sox: A Rivalry for the Ages

The Early Years

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox is one of the most storied in baseball history. It dates back to the early days of the National League, when the two teams were charter members. The Dodgers were originally known as the Brooklyn Atlantics, while the Red Sox were known as the Boston Beaneaters.

The two teams first met in 1884, and the Dodgers won the first game 6-4. The Red Sox would get their revenge in 1886, winning the first game of the World Series 4-0.

The 1910s and 1920s

The rivalry between the Dodgers and Red Sox reached its peak in the 1910s and 1920s. The two teams met in the World Series four times during this period, with the Red Sox winning three of the matchups.

The most famous game between the two teams during this era was the 1915 World Series Game 5. The game was played at Braves Field in Boston, and the Red Sox were trailing 4-1 in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs and a runner on first, Harry Hooper hit a home run to tie the game. The Red Sox would go on to win the game in extra innings.

The 1940s and 1950s

The rivalry between the Dodgers and Red Sox continued to simmer in the 1940s and 1950s. The two teams met in the World Series twice during this period, with the Dodgers winning both matchups.

The most famous game between the two teams during this era was the 1941 World Series Game 4. The game was played at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, and the Dodgers were trailing 4-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs and a runner on third, Pete Reiser hit a home run to win the game for the Dodgers.

The 1960s and 1970s

The rivalry between the Dodgers and Red Sox took a backseat to other rivalries in the 1960s and 1970s. The two teams did not meet in the World Series during this period, and the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958.

The 1980s and 1990s

The rivalry between the Dodgers and Red Sox was renewed in the 1980s and 1990s. The two teams met in the World Series twice during this period, with the Red Sox winning both matchups.

The most famous game between the two teams during this era was the 1986 World Series Game 6. The game was played at Shea Stadium in New York, and the Red Sox were trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning. With two outs and a runner on second, Bill Buckner let a ground ball roll through his legs, allowing the Dodgers to score the winning run.

The 2000s and 2010s

The rivalry between the Dodgers and Red Sox has continued to be competitive in the 2000s and 2010s. The two teams have met in the World Series twice during this period, with the Dodgers winning one matchup and the Red Sox winning the other.

The most famous game between the two teams during this era was the 2018 World Series Game 5. The game was played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers were trailing 4-0 in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs and a runner on first, Max Muncy hit a home run to tie the game. The Dodgers would go on to win the game in extra innings.

The Future of the Rivalry

The rivalry between the Dodgers and Red Sox is one of the most storied in baseball history. It is a rivalry that has been played out on some of the biggest stages in the game. The two teams are sure to continue to battle for years to come.