It was a disappointing end to the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as they failed to advance to the World Series despite winning 100 games in the regular season. The Dodgers had a great year, finishing with the best record in the National League, but were unable to get past the National League Championship Series.
The Dodgers had a strong lineup, with stars like Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, and Justin Turner leading the way. They also had a deep pitching staff, with Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, and Kenta Maeda all having great seasons. Despite all of this talent, the Dodgers were unable to get past the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS.
The Cardinals were able to take advantage of some key mistakes by the Dodgers in the series. In Game 5, the Dodgers allowed a two-run home run to Paul Goldschmidt in the eighth inning that proved to be the difference in the game. In Game 6, the Dodgers gave up a three-run home run to Yadier Molina in the fifth inning that put the game out of reach.
The Dodgers had a great season and were one of the best teams in baseball, but they were unable to get over the hump and advance to the World Series. It was a disappointing end to a great season, but the Dodgers should still be proud of their accomplishments. They will look to use this experience as motivation for next season and hopefully make it back to the World Series.
