The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again World Series champions.

The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in five games, wrapping up the series Wednesday with a 7-6 win at Yankee Stadium. It is their eighth title in franchise history and their first since 2020.

Freddie Freeman was named World Series MVP. The first baseman hit home runs in each of the first four games — the most dramatic being a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning of Game 1.

The victory caps off a historic season for Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ Japanese superstar who was playing in his first postseason. Earlier this year, Ohtani became the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season. He dislocated his shoulder in Game 2 but returned for Game 3.

It was a disappointing end to the season for the Yankees, who were looking to win their 28th championship and first since 2009. 

The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, front left, celebrates with teammates in the locker room after Wednesday's win.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, front left, celebrates with teammates in the locker room after Wednesday's win.
Ashley Landis/AP
The Dodgers celebrate with the Commissioner's Trophy after winning Game 5.
The Dodgers celebrate with the Commissioner's Trophy after winning Game 5.
Luke Hales/Getty Images
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was named World Series MVP. He hit four home runs in the series.
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was named World Series MVP. He hit four home runs in the series.
Ashley Landis/AP
A sad Yankees fan reacts after the loss.
A sad Yankees fan reacts after the loss.
Luke Hales/Getty Images
Ohtani celebrates after Wednesday's win.
Ohtani celebrates after Wednesday's win.
Ashley Landis/AP
The Dodgers' Enrique Hernández hugs family members after the win.
The Dodgers' Enrique Hernández hugs family members after the win.
Sarah Stier/Getty Images
Dejected Yankees watch from the dugout after the final pitch Wednesday.
Dejected Yankees watch from the dugout after the final pitch Wednesday.
Frank Franklin II/AP
The Dodgers run onto the field after the final pitch Wednesday.
The Dodgers run onto the field after the final pitch Wednesday.
Al Bello/Getty Images
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler delivers the final strike of the series against Alex Verdugo. Buehler pitched a perfect ninth inning for the save.
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler delivers the final strike of the series against Alex Verdugo. Buehler pitched a perfect ninth inning for the save.
Dustin Satloff/MLB/Getty Images
Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, left, gets a pat on the shoulder from teammate Anthony Rizzo as he leaves the game in the seventh inning Wednesday. All of the five runs scored against Cole were unearned because of New York fielding errors.
Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole, left, gets a pat on the shoulder from teammate Anthony Rizzo as he leaves the game in the seventh inning Wednesday. All of the five runs scored against Cole were unearned because of New York fielding errors.
Elsa/Getty Images North
Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts catches a fly ball to end the fifth inning Wednesday.
Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts catches a fly ball to end the fifth inning Wednesday.
Sarah Stier/Getty Images
Betts and Freeman celebrate after they scored on a double by Teoscar Hernández in the fifth inning. The Dodgers scored five runs in the fifth to tie the game at 5-5.
Betts and Freeman celebrate after they scored on a double by Teoscar Hernández in the fifth inning. The Dodgers scored five runs in the fifth to tie the game at 5-5.
Elsa/Getty Images North
The Dodgers' Enrique Hernández is safe at third base after a throwing error by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe in the fifth inning. The error came right after Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge dropped a fly ball in the previous at-bat.
The Dodgers' Enrique Hernández is safe at third base after a throwing error by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe in the fifth inning. The error came right after Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge dropped a fly ball in the previous at-bat.
Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
Judge drops the fly ball in the fifth inning.
Judge drops the fly ball in the fifth inning.
Al Bello/Getty Images
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty reacts in the dugout after he was relieved in the second inning down 4-0.
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty reacts in the dugout after he was relieved in the second inning down 4-0.
Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports/Reuters
The Yankees celebrate in the dugout after Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a solo home run in the first inning to put the Yankees up 3-0. It came right after Judge hit a two-run blast.
The Yankees celebrate in the dugout after Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a solo home run in the first inning to put the Yankees up 3-0. It came right after Judge hit a two-run blast.
Sarah Stier/Getty Images
Chisholm Jr. tosses his bat after hitting his first-inning home run.
Chisholm Jr. tosses his bat after hitting his first-inning home run.
Al Bello/Getty Images
Judge smacks a two-run home run in the first inning to give the Yankees an early 2-0 lead.
Judge smacks a two-run home run in the first inning to give the Yankees an early 2-0 lead.
Mary DeCicco/MLB/Getty Images
Judge rounds the bases after his home run. The Yankees star had been struggling at the plate, hitting under .200.
Judge rounds the bases after his home run. The Yankees star had been struggling at the plate, hitting under .200.
Al Bello/Getty Images
The Yankees' Anthony Volpe hits a grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday. The third-inning home run gave the Yankees a 5-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F10%2F29%2Fsport%2Fyankees-dodgers-world-series-game-4-spt%2Findex.html">They would go on to win 11-4</a> and cut the Dodgers' series lead to 3-1.
The Yankees' Anthony Volpe hits a grand slam in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday. The third-inning home run gave the Yankees a 5-2 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. They would go on to win 11-4 and cut the Dodgers' series lead to 3-1.
Elsa/Getty Images
Fans celebrate after the Yankees won Game 4.
Fans celebrate after the Yankees won Game 4.
Mike Lawrence/MLB/Getty Images
Dodgers pitcher Brent Honeywell screams into his glove after giving up a three-run homer to Gleyber Torres in the eighth inning Tuesday.
Dodgers pitcher Brent Honeywell screams into his glove after giving up a three-run homer to Gleyber Torres in the eighth inning Tuesday.
Elsa/Getty Images North America/Getty Images
Volpe slides into home plate, scoring a run in the eighth inning.
Volpe slides into home plate, scoring a run in the eighth inning.
Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
Rizzo catches a foul ball during the fourth inning Tuesday.
Rizzo catches a foul ball during the fourth inning Tuesday.
Seth Wenig/AP
Volpe steals second base in the second inning on Tuesday.
Volpe steals second base in the second inning on Tuesday.
Luke Hales/Getty Images
A pair of Yankees fans were ejected from Game 4 after one of them grabbed Betts' glove and the other grabbed his arm when the Dodgers right fielder tried to catch a foul ball in the first inning Tuesday.
A pair of Yankees fans were ejected from Game 4 after one of them grabbed Betts' glove and the other grabbed his arm when the Dodgers right fielder tried to catch a foul ball in the first inning Tuesday.
Al Bello/Getty Images
Freeman celebrates his two-run home run in the first inning of Game 4. He homered in the first four games of this World Series.
Freeman celebrates his two-run home run in the first inning of Game 4. He homered in the first four games of this World Series.
Ashley Landis/AP
The Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton is tagged out at home by Dodgers catcher Will Smith during Game 3 of the World Series on Monday. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F10%2F28%2Fsport%2Fyankees-dodgers-world-series-game-3-spt-intl%2Findex.html">The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 4-2</a> to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton is tagged out at home by Dodgers catcher Will Smith during Game 3 of the World Series on Monday. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 4-2 to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Frank Franklin II/AP
Freeman celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning on Monday.
Freeman celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning on Monday.
Daniel Shirey/MLB/Getty Images
Freeman watches his home run in the first inning of Game 3.
Freeman watches his home run in the first inning of Game 3.
Frank Franklin II/AP
Stanton runs onto the field before Game 3.
Stanton runs onto the field before Game 3.
Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Players line up for the National Anthem before Game 3 at Yankee Stadium.
Players line up for the National Anthem before Game 3 at Yankee Stadium.
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Fans are seen outside Yankee Stadium prior to Game 3.
Fans are seen outside Yankee Stadium prior to Game 3.
Sarah Stier/Getty Images
Smith, left, and Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia celebrate their <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F10%2F26%2Fsport%2Fyankees-dodgers-game-2-world-series-spt-intl%2Findex.html">4-2 win in Game 2</a> on Saturday.
Smith, left, and Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia celebrate their 4-2 win in Game 2 on Saturday.
Harry How/Getty Images
Stanton sits in the dugout during the eighth inning of Game 2.
Stanton sits in the dugout during the eighth inning of Game 2.
Harry How/Getty Images
Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech shushes the Yankees dugout during the eighth inning of Game 2.
Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech shushes the Yankees dugout during the eighth inning of Game 2.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports/Reuters
Fans cheer as Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto leaves the game during the seventh inning of Game 2. Yamamoto was nothing short of dominant, striking out four batters while only giving up one hit in 6 1/3 innings.
Fans cheer as Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto leaves the game during the seventh inning of Game 2. Yamamoto was nothing short of dominant, striking out four batters while only giving up one hit in 6 1/3 innings.
Julio Cortez/AP
Ohtani dislocated his shoulder while trying to steal a base in Game 2. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F10%2F28%2Fsport%2Fshohei-ohtani-in-world-series-game-3-lineup-spt-intl%2Findex.html">He would return to start Game 3</a>.
Ohtani dislocated his shoulder while trying to steal a base in Game 2. He would return to start Game 3.
Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
Freeman celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of Game 2. The run put the Dodgers up 4-1.
Freeman celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of Game 2. The run put the Dodgers up 4-1.
Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Yankees outfielder Juan Soto hits a solo home run in the third inning of Game 2.
Yankees outfielder Juan Soto hits a solo home run in the third inning of Game 2.
Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Dodgers fans celebrate a home run hit by Tommy Edman in the second inning of Game 2.
Dodgers fans celebrate a home run hit by Tommy Edman in the second inning of Game 2.
Rob Tringali/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Yamamoto pitches in the first inning of Game 2.
Yamamoto pitches in the first inning of Game 2.
Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Rapper Ice Cube performs before Game 2.
Rapper Ice Cube performs before Game 2.
Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón warms up before Game 2.
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón warms up before Game 2.
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Freeman celebrates after hitting a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning of Game 1 on Friday. The dramatic home run gave the Dodgers a 6-3 win. <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F10%2F25%2Fsport%2Fyankees-dodgers-world-series-game-1-spt-intl%2Findex.html">It was a moment</a> that echoed one of the most famous swings in baseball history — Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series at the same ballpark. The parallels were uncanny: Freeman, like Gibson, is hobbled by a leg injury that has nagged him throughout the playoffs, and the ball landed in the exact same grandstand that Gibson’s home run landed 36 years ago.
Freeman celebrates after hitting a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning of Game 1 on Friday. The dramatic home run gave the Dodgers a 6-3 win. It was a moment that echoed one of the most famous swings in baseball history — Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series at the same ballpark. The parallels were uncanny: Freeman, like Gibson, is hobbled by a leg injury that has nagged him throughout the playoffs, and the ball landed in the exact same grandstand that Gibson’s home run landed 36 years ago.
Harry How/Getty Images
Freeman celebrates with teammates after his walk-off grand slam.
Freeman celebrates with teammates after his walk-off grand slam.
Steph Chambers/Getty Images
The Yankees' Nestor Cortes leaves the field after giving up the walk-off grand slam to Freeman.
The Yankees' Nestor Cortes leaves the field after giving up the walk-off grand slam to Freeman.
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Alex Verdugo of the Yankees dives to catch a foul hit by Ohtani in the 10th inning of Game 1.
Alex Verdugo of the Yankees dives to catch a foul hit by Ohtani in the 10th inning of Game 1.
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Chisholm Jr. steals second base during the 10th inning of Game 1.
Chisholm Jr. steals second base during the 10th inning of Game 1.
Mark J. Terrill/AP
The Yankees take the field during the eighth inning of Game 1.
The Yankees take the field during the eighth inning of Game 1.
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol reacts after striking out Stanton in the seventh inning of Game 1.
Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol reacts after striking out Stanton in the seventh inning of Game 1.
Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
Ohtani is forced out by during the sixth inning of Game 1.
Ohtani is forced out by during the sixth inning of Game 1.
Ashley Landis/AP
Stanton, left, and Solo celebrate Stanton's two-run homer that put the Yankees up 2-1 in the sixth inning of Game 1.
Stanton, left, and Solo celebrate Stanton's two-run homer that put the Yankees up 2-1 in the sixth inning of Game 1.
Mark J. Terrill/AP
Enrique Hernández slides safely into home to score the series' first run in the fifth inning of Game 1. He scored on a sacrifice fly by Smith.
Enrique Hernández slides safely into home to score the series' first run in the fifth inning of Game 1. He scored on a sacrifice fly by Smith.
Mark J. Terrill/AP
Fans cheer at Dodger Stadium. These two teams last met in the World Series in 1981, which was won by the Dodgers.
Fans cheer at Dodger Stadium. These two teams last met in the World Series in 1981, which was won by the Dodgers.
Steph Chambers/Getty Images
Freeman breaks his bat as he grounds out in the fourth inning of Game 1.
Freeman breaks his bat as he grounds out in the fourth inning of Game 1.
Mark J. Terrill/AP
Flaherty throws a pitch in the second inning of Game 1.
Flaherty throws a pitch in the second inning of Game 1.
Mark J. Terrill/AP
Judge takes the field ahead of Game 1.
Judge takes the field ahead of Game 1.
Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Fans sing along with a mariachi band that was playing during a tribute to <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2024%2F10%2F23%2Fsport%2Fmlb-los-angeles-dodgers-fernando-valenzuela-death-spt-intl%2Findex.html">Fernando Valenzuela</a> before Game 1. Valenzuela, the legendary pitcher whose incredible rise to stardom with Dodgers captivated baseball fans and created the cultural phenomenon known as "Fernandomania,” died October 22 at the age of 63.
Fans sing along with a mariachi band that was playing during a tribute to Fernando Valenzuela before Game 1. Valenzuela, the legendary pitcher whose incredible rise to stardom with Dodgers captivated baseball fans and created the cultural phenomenon known as "Fernandomania,” died October 22 at the age of 63.
Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
Country artist Brad Paisley sings the National Anthem before Game 1.
Country artist Brad Paisley sings the National Anthem before Game 1.
Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Fireworks are set off during the National Anthem.
Fireworks are set off during the National Anthem.
Harry How/Getty Images
Fans take a photo inside Dodger Stadium ahead of Game 1.
Fans take a photo inside Dodger Stadium ahead of Game 1.
Alex Slitz/Getty Images