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Dick Vitale: Dodgers Won World Series Only Because Kevin Cash Removed Blake Snell

The Los Angeles Dodgers ending their World Series drought was obviously an incredible accomplishment for the franchise, but the clinching Game 6 victory did not come without some controversy.

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash made headlines when he removed Blake Snell from the game after giving up a single to Austin Barnes in the sixth inning. The Rays were leading 1-0 at the time, and Snell had allowed just two hits while collecting nine strikeouts in 5.1 innings.

Despite Snell having only thrown 73 pitches, Cash took him out due to his typical struggles when facing a lineup the third time through.