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East vs. West in 2024 MLB World Series

The 2024 World Series is pitting teams from the nation’s two most populous cities against one another – the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers, rivals who are matched for the first time in 43 years.

As East meets West in Game 3 today, we present U.S. Census Bureau, Major League Baseball (MLB) and other data to highlight the demographic profile and sports statistics of the teams.

The American League (AL) won 68 and the National League (NL) 51 of the 119 World Series played through 2023.

This is the 12th World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers and the Yankees won eight of the previous ones.

Continue reading to learn more about the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers and explore fun facts about MLB teams.

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