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Dodgers defeat Rays to win first World Series title since 1988
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How Dodgers bullpen slammed the door vs. Rays to close out World
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Must C Classic: Dodgers win 1988 World Series
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Dodgers win World Series by beating Rays; Justin Turn tests
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The Los Angeles Dodgers Win the 2020 World Series
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Dodgers beat Cubs in Game Five to reach World Series - Eurosport
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Dodgers rally to beat Rays, capture first World Series title since
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1988 World Series Champions - Los Angeles Dodgers by The-17th-Man
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World Series: LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays to triumph for first
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Dodgers' Zoom party toasts 1988 champs
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World Series: Dodgers beat Rays for first championship in 32 years
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