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Keyfacts of History
The MLB matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers has a rich and lengthy history in Major League Baseball, with the two teams having played over 2,000 games against each other. The Dodgers hold a slight edge in the all-time series, but the Cubs are always a tough opponent.
One of the most memorable moments in the Cubs-Dodgers rivalry occurred in 1965, when Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax pitched a perfect game against the Cubs. Koufax struck out 14 batters in the game, which remains one of the most dominant pitching performances in MLB history.
In 2008, the Cubs and Dodgers met in the National League Division Series, with the Dodgers coming out on top in a three-game sweep. However, the Cubs would go on to win their first World Series championship in over 100 years in 2016, while the Dodgers have become a perennial contender, winning multiple titles in recent years.
In 2021, the Dodgers won six of the ten games they played against the Cubs, but the Cubs will look to turn the tables in this matchup and come away with a victory.
Historical & Notable MLB Players
Both the Cubs and Dodgers have fielded some of the most iconic baseball players in baseball history. For the Cubs, names like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, and Sammy Sosa immediately come to mind. Banks was a two-time MVP and 14-time All-Star, and is considered one of the greatest shortstops of all time.
Sandberg was a nine-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time All-Star, and is widely regarded as one of the best second basemen in MLB history. Sosa hit over 600 home runs in his career and was one of the most feared sluggers of his era.
For the Dodgers, legends like Jackie Robinson, Sandy Koufax, and Duke Snider stand out as some of the greatest players in team history. Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier in 1947 and is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in American sports history.
Koufax won three Cy Young Awards and an MVP award during his career, and is considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time. Snider hit over 400 home runs in his career and was a key member of the Dodgers’ championship teams in the 1950s.
Curious Facts
- The Cubs and Dodgers played the first-ever Major League Baseball game on the west coast, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on April 18, 1958.
- In the 1932 World Series, Cubs legend Babe Ruth supposedly called his shot against the Dodgers, pointing to center field before hitting a home run on the next pitch. While the story remains a topic of debate among baseball fans, it has become one of the most iconic moments in baseball history.
- Vin Scully, who retired in 2016 after 67 seasons as the Dodgers’ broadcaster, is widely considered one of the greatest sports announcers of all time. Scully called many of the most memorable moments in Dodgers history, including Kirk Gibson’s walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series.
- In 1998, Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood struck out 20 batters in a single game against the Houston Astros, setting a new record for most strikeouts by a rookie pitcher in a single game.
- Both the Cubs and Dodgers have iconic stadiums, with Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium among the oldest and most historic ballparks in baseball. Wrigley Field, which opened in 1914, is known for its ivy-covered outfield walls and iconic hand