The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised to an MLB-best 43 wins during the regular season, clinching an eighth consecutive National League West title, and more importantly, another chance at redemption in the playoffs.
The club made quick work of the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres in the first two rounds, setting the stage for an NL Championship Series showdown with the Atlanta Braves.
After digging themselves into a 3-1 hole, the Dodgers battled back to win three consecutive games and solidified their third trip to the World Series in the past four seasons.
L.A. then was tasked with knocking off the Tampa Bay Rays, who won the most games in the American League.