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Top 5 Facts From MLB World Series Game 5
The best facts to know from the World Series Game 5 including Kershaw's historic pitching, Randy Arozarena's record postseason hitting, and more!
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to take Game 5 of the World Series with their consistent attack offensively from their powerful lineup. Kershaw broke records as he received the win for the second time this series, something he’s never done before. Los Angeles is now one win away from becoming the 2020 World Series champions. Here are the top 5 facts to know from Game 5 of the World Series:
Clayton Kershaw made history in multiple categories.
Clayton Kershaw has passed Justin Verlander for most post season K’s (207!) 😤
— pointspreads (@pointspreads11) October 26, 2020
Congrats to a GOAT! 🐐#PointSpreads #Dodgers #Rays #WorldSeries #WorldSeries2020 #ClaytonKershaw #Spreads #MLBNews pic.twitter.com/Hyft7aGNc7
Clayton Kershaw has pitched the most postseason innings of all-time without winning a title (183.1 IP).
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 25, 2020
That could change with a big performance tonight pic.twitter.com/W98XJh3SPc
Clayton Kershaw has won 2 games in a single series for the 1st time in his postseason career. It came in the World Series.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 26, 2020
He now has the most strikeouts in MLB postseason history, 207. pic.twitter.com/QmLqJFmSRg
Randy Arozarena continues to build his immaculate young legacy.
2020 Randy Arozarena is now the single-season postseason hits leader (27) after passing 2014 Pablo Sandoval (26) pic.twitter.com/qrYM9biOaB
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 26, 2020
Randy Arozarena ties MLB rookie record with his 13th RBI this postseason, joining Evan Longoria in 2008#RaysUp
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) October 26, 2020
Los Angeles’ lineup has spread the wealth of going yard in this World Series at a record rate.
The @Dodgers have now had 9 different players hit a home run in the #WorldSeries, the most for any team in any postseason series all-time.#Dodgers
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) October 26, 2020
Corey Seager has led the Dodgers offense with his ability to reach base and drive in runs at a historic level in this postseason.
Only 2011 David Freese has more RBI's (21) in a single postseason than 2020 Corey Seager (19) https://t.co/L5i5luUtb6
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) October 26, 2020
Corey Seager has scored a run & reached base safely 2+ times in each game of this World Series so far.
— Jim Passon (@PassonJim) October 26, 2020
The only players with a longer such streak in World Series play are Babe Ruth (8 consecutive games from 1927-32) and Lou Gehrig (7 consecutive games from 1928-32).
Tyler Glasnow has given up a record amount of dingers in these playoffs.
Most HR allowed in single postseason:
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 26, 2020
2020 Tyler Glasnow: 8 (5 app)
2019 Justin Verlander: 8 (5 app)
2017 Clayton Kershaw: 8 (5 app)
