CP NewsAlert: Dodgers beat Rays in Game 6 to capture World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions for the first time in 32 years.

The Dodgers took advantage of a pitching change to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Tuesday in Game 6, capturing the best-of-seven set 4-2.

It's the first title for the Dodgers since 1988, and seventh in franchise history.

Tampa Bay was leading 1-0 until the Dodgers pushed across two runs in the sixth inning after Rays manager Kevin Cash pulled a dominant Blake Snell for a reliever.

More coming.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published October 27, 2020.

The Canadian Press

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