The Dodgers never expected this to be easy. The prior 24 World Series champions could have told them: No matter the talent you have, no matter how favorable the situation, repeating as champion is a tall task.

Sunday morning in Japan began with a palpable buzz after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani would start Game 7 of the World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling winner-take-all Game 7 of the World Series, becoming baseball’s first back-to-back champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees. Miguel Rojas’ solo home run in the ninth inning against Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman lifted the Dodgers into a 4-4 tie.

The Dodgers’ galaxy of superstars cemented their place as one of baseball’s great dynasties.

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A dynasty has to be earned, and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned it Saturday night in a Game 7 for the ages. They didn’t have a lead until past midnight in the 11th inning, but they held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 to clinch their second consecutive championship and bring an epic World Series to a fitting and monumental conclusion.

The Dodgers make history as back-to-back World Series champions, solidifying their dynasty and proving their dominance in modern baseball.

For the second consecutive season, the Dodgers will celebrate in L.A. as World Series champions. Here’s how to watch, whether in person or from home.