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World Series
noun
- an annual series of games between the winning teams of the two major leagues: the first team to win four games being champions of the U.S.
World Series
noun
- baseball (in the US and Canada) a best-of-seven playoff for the world championship between the two winning teams in the major leagues at the end of the season
World Series
- A series of baseball games held each October between the champions of the two major baseball leagues, the American League and the National League.
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of World Series1
Example Sentences
It has been eight years since the Houston Astros cheated their way through a year that included a World Series victory over the Dodgers.
And I went to Game 2 of the actual World Series, but I wasnāt there the night that Freddie Freeman hit the walk-off grand slam.
Especially not after what the relievers did last October, combining for 82 innings in a grueling World Series run.
But on Saturday, on the night of his bobblehead commemorating the final out of last yearās World Series championship, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had a different idea for the pregame guest.
Dodgers first base coach Chris Woodward returns to Globe Life Field this weekend for the first time since being fired as manager of the Rangers ā a year before they won the World Series.
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What is theĀ World Series?
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Itās a best-of-seven series between the champions of the National League and the American League.
Despite its name, the World Series is not a worldwide competitionāit only ever features MLB teams (all of which are located in either the United States or Canada).
The trophy awarded to the winner of theĀ World Series is known as the Commissionerās Trophy.
Because the World Series typically happens in the fall, it is sometimes called the Fall Classic.Ā
The name World Series is also used in the names of other baseball events, notably the College World Series and the Little League World Series. Itās also used in the names of other competitive events, such as the World Series of Poker.
When is theĀ World Series?
The World Series usually begins in October, often ending in November.
More information and context on theĀ World Series
In the early 1900s, the American League and National League operated as two separate entities. In 1903, the championship-winning teams from both sides competed in a best-of-nine series to determine a āworld champion.ā The event was initially named the Worldās Championship Series. It was renamed the World Series in 1905.
What are some terms that often get used in discussing the World Series?
How isĀ World Series discussed in real life?
The World Series is one of the most popular and well-known championship events in professional sports. Winning the World Series is considered the pinnacle of professional baseball in the US and Canada.
It happened: win World Series. That's change even this South Sider can believe in. Want to come to the White House before I leave?
ā President Obama (@POTUS44)
Canadaā¦we need a World Series soon. I promise to do everything in my power to make that happen! šØš¦
ā Marcus Stroman (@STR0)
So excited to sing the National Anthem at game 4 of the World Series tonight!!!!!
ā Demi Lovato (@ddlovato)
Try usingĀ World Series!
True or False?
Only teams from the US and Canada have ever competed in the World Series.
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