By defeating the Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday, the Dodgers cemented themselves as a dynasty while becoming the first team since the turn of the century to win back-to-back World Series titles (and their ninth in franchise history).

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Los Angeles tied the deciding game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the ninth inning and went on to win in the 11th, becoming baseball’s first repeat champion since 2000.

The Blue Jays were one win from a World Series title but suffered two consecutive heartbreaking losses that helped the Dodgers repeat as champions.