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Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 on Tuesday, October 27, in Arlington, Texas.
Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 on Tuesday, October 27, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dodgers win their first World Series since 1988

Updated 3:23 PM EDT, Wed October 28, 2020
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The Los Angeles Dodgers closed out an unprecedented World Series with a 3-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.

The Dodgers and the Rays faced off during the coronavirus pandemic, making it a Fall Classic the likes of which we have never seen.

A limited number of fans were allowed to attend, and it was the first time the best-of-seven series was played on a neutral site -- the newly opened Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

This was the 20th World Series appearance for the Dodgers, who competed for the title in three of the last four years. The team won six times, but not since 1988.

It was just the second time the Rays made it to the World Series, which they won in 2008.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning of Game 6.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning of Game 6.
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The Tampa Bay Rays look on from the dugout during the ninth inning.
The Tampa Bay Rays look on from the dugout during the ninth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays.
Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Family members of the Los Angeles Dodgers walk on the field to celebrate with the team.
Family members of the Los Angeles Dodgers walk on the field to celebrate with the team.
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Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates with the trophy. He had to be pulled in the middle of Game 6 <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F10%2F28%2Fsport%2Fjustin-turner-coronavirus-los-angeles-dodgers-world-series-spt-intl%2Findex.html" target="_blank">after testing positive for Covid-19.</a> He returned to the field for the postgame celebrations.
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner celebrates with the trophy. He had to be pulled in the middle of Game 6 after testing positive for Covid-19. He returned to the field for the postgame celebrations.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds up the trophy after the team's win.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw holds up the trophy after the team's win.
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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning.
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell leaves the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning.
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Corey Seager of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout. Seager was named World Series MVP.
Corey Seager of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout. Seager was named World Series MVP.
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts scores past Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino during the sixth inning.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts scores past Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino during the sixth inning.
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Rays' Mike Zunino chases a wild pitch by Nick Anderson in the sixth inning.
Rays' Mike Zunino chases a wild pitch by Nick Anderson in the sixth inning.
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Victor Gonzalez of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out the side against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning.
Victor Gonzalez of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after striking out the side against the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers fans pose for a photo prior to Game 6.
Los Angeles Dodgers fans pose for a photo prior to Game 6.
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi tags out Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes during the third inning.
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi tags out Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes during the third inning.
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Joc Pederson and Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers react to a Max Muncy solo home run in the fifth inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, October 25, in Arlington, Texas.
Joc Pederson and Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers react to a Max Muncy solo home run in the fifth inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, October 25, in Arlington, Texas.
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Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen exults after striking out Willy Adames of the Rays to secure the 4-2 victory in Game 5.
Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen exults after striking out Willy Adames of the Rays to secure the 4-2 victory in Game 5.
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Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes tags out Rays left fielder Manuel Margot trying to steal home during the fourth inning.
Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes tags out Rays left fielder Manuel Margot trying to steal home during the fourth inning.
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Chris Taylor of the Dodgers successfully tags out the Rays' Randy Arozarena as he attempted to steal second base during the third inning.
Chris Taylor of the Dodgers successfully tags out the Rays' Randy Arozarena as he attempted to steal second base during the third inning.
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Rays catcher Mike Zunino is unable to field a wild pitch with Justin Turner of the Dodgers at the plate during the first inning.
Rays catcher Mike Zunino is unable to field a wild pitch with Justin Turner of the Dodgers at the plate during the first inning.
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Dodgers pitching ace Clayton Kershaw was the starting pitcher against the Rays in Game 5 and earned his second win of the Series.
Dodgers pitching ace Clayton Kershaw was the starting pitcher against the Rays in Game 5 and earned his second win of the Series.
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The Rays' Brett Phillips celebrates after hitting a two-run walk-off single to beat the Dodgers 8-7 in Game 4 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, October 24.
The Rays' Brett Phillips celebrates after hitting a two-run walk-off single to beat the Dodgers 8-7 in Game 4 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, October 24.
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The Rays' Randy Arozarena slides into home plate during the ninth inning to score the winning run in Game 4.
The Rays' Randy Arozarena slides into home plate during the ninth inning to score the winning run in Game 4.
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The Dodgers' Justin Turner slides into second base with a double in the seventh inning during Game 4.
The Dodgers' Justin Turner slides into second base with a double in the seventh inning during Game 4.
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The Dodgers' Max Muncy is tagged out at second base by the Rays' Willy Adames during the fifth inning.
The Dodgers' Max Muncy is tagged out at second base by the Rays' Willy Adames during the fifth inning.
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The Rays' Randy Arozarena hits a home run against the the Dodgers during the fourth inning.
The Rays' Randy Arozarena hits a home run against the the Dodgers during the fourth inning.
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The Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez is forced out at first by the Rays' first baseman Yandy Diaz during the third inning.
The Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez is forced out at first by the Rays' first baseman Yandy Diaz during the third inning.
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The Dodgers' Corey Seager slides into home plate safely with a run against the Rays during the fifth inning.
The Dodgers' Corey Seager slides into home plate safely with a run against the Rays during the fifth inning.
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The Dodgers beat the Rays 6-2 in Game 3 on Friday, October 23, taking a 2-1 series lead. Here, Rays' first baseman Ji-Man Choi tags out Mookie Betts at first base during the eighth inning.
The Dodgers beat the Rays 6-2 in Game 3 on Friday, October 23, taking a 2-1 series lead. Here, Rays' first baseman Ji-Man Choi tags out Mookie Betts at first base during the eighth inning.
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The Dodgers' Mookie Betts  steals second base against Willy Adames during the sixth inning of Game 3.
The Dodgers' Mookie Betts steals second base against Willy Adames during the sixth inning of Game 3.
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Willy Adames hits a RBI-double against the Dodgers during the fifth inning.
Willy Adames hits a RBI-double against the Dodgers during the fifth inning.
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The Dodgers' Austin Barnes lays down a RBI bunt during Game 3's fourth inning.
The Dodgers' Austin Barnes lays down a RBI bunt during Game 3's fourth inning.
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The Dodgers' Corey Seager runs the bases during the third inning.
The Dodgers' Corey Seager runs the bases during the third inning.
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Joc Pederson catches a fly ball in the second inning of Game 3.
Joc Pederson catches a fly ball in the second inning of Game 3.
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The Dodgers' Justin Turner celebrates his home run during Game 3's first inning.
The Dodgers' Justin Turner celebrates his home run during Game 3's first inning.
Tony Gutierrez/AP
The Rays' Choi stretches to make the putout against Mookie Betts during Game 3's first inning.
The Rays' Choi stretches to make the putout against Mookie Betts during Game 3's first inning.
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Fans watch batting practice before Game 3.
Fans watch batting practice before Game 3.
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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle drives in two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning of Game 2 in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, October 21. The Rays tied up the series after beating the Dodgers 6-4.
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Joey Wendle drives in two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning of Game 2 in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, October 21. The Rays tied up the series after beating the Dodgers 6-4.
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Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin throws a pitch during the first inning of Game 2.
Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin throws a pitch during the first inning of Game 2.
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Rays outfielders Kevin Kiermaier, left, and Manuel Margot fail to catch a fly ball hit by Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner.
Rays outfielders Kevin Kiermaier, left, and Manuel Margot fail to catch a fly ball hit by Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner.
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Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts leads off of first base in the fifth inning.
Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts leads off of first base in the fifth inning.
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Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner and former NBA player Magic Johnson watches Game 2.
Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner and former NBA player Magic Johnson watches Game 2.
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Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames celebrate after Lowe's two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2. Lowe hit two home runs in the game.
Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames celebrate after Lowe's two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2. Lowe hit two home runs in the game.
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates his two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 1 on Tuesday, October 20. The Dodgers defeated the Rays 8-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates his two-run home run in the fourth inning of Game 1 on Tuesday, October 20. The Dodgers defeated the Rays 8-3 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
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Cody Bellinger robs a home run in the ninth inning
Cody Bellinger robs a home run in the ninth inning
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Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts slides safely into home around the glove of Rays catcher Mike Zunino in the fifth inning.
Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts slides safely into home around the glove of Rays catcher Mike Zunino in the fifth inning.
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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier hits a home run in the fifth inning of Game 1.
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier hits a home run in the fifth inning of Game 1.
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Mike Kim and Jacob Zelaya cheer from their car while watching the game outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Major League Baseball decided to play all World Series games at a neutral site in Arlington, Texas.
Mike Kim and Jacob Zelaya cheer from their car while watching the game outside Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Major League Baseball decided to play all World Series games at a neutral site in Arlington, Texas.
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A ground ball hops over the outstretched glove of Rays shortstop Willy Adames.
A ground ball hops over the outstretched glove of Rays shortstop Willy Adames.
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Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts celebrate after Bellinger's fourth inning home run.
Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts celebrate after Bellinger's fourth inning home run.
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers the first pitch of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers the first pitch of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington.
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Fans attend Game 1 of the World Series. The MLB sold a limited number of tickets for the series.
Fans attend Game 1 of the World Series. The MLB sold a limited number of tickets for the series.
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Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena stands in the on deck circle during Game 1.
Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena stands in the on deck circle during Game 1.
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Tyler Glasnow of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during Game 1. Glasnow gave up six runs in the series opener.
Tyler Glasnow of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during Game 1. Glasnow gave up six runs in the series opener.
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Fans attempt to catch a foul ball.
Fans attempt to catch a foul ball.
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Jets fly over Globe Life Field in Arlington before the start of Game 1.
Jets fly over Globe Life Field in Arlington before the start of Game 1.
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The umpire crew, all wearing masks due to coronavirus protocols, stands at home plate before Game 1.
The umpire crew, all wearing masks due to coronavirus protocols, stands at home plate before Game 1.
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Nurse Jamie Edens, left, throws the ceremonial first pitch to her husband and fellow nurse Ryan Edens before Game 1. The couple was joined nurse Brittney Burns and nurse practitioner Erika Combs.
Nurse Jamie Edens, left, throws the ceremonial first pitch to her husband and fellow nurse Ryan Edens before Game 1. The couple was joined nurse Brittney Burns and nurse practitioner Erika Combs.
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