Congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series.
This bill is a non-binding House resolution (H. Res. 296) congratulating the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series. It documents the Dodgers’ championship—defeating the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5, winning the series in five games, and earning the franchise’s eighth World Series title overall (seventh since the team moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in 1958). The resolution highlights notable team achievements from the 2024 season and postseason, including Freddie Freeman as World Series MVP, the Dodgers’ regular-season record (98-64, best in baseball), and a postseason defensive streak of 33 consecutive scoreless innings. It also recognizes individual players and events (e.g., Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 season, Mookie Betts’ return from injury, Teoscar Hernandez’s accomplishments, and the passing of Fernando Valenzuela). The bill concludes by directing the Clerk of the House to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to specified Dodgers leaders (Mark Walter, Stan Kasten, and Dave Roberts). It is a ceremonial acknowledgment intended to honor the team and its supporters.
Key Points
- 1The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to win the 2024 World Series, securing the championship in five games.
- 2The resolution notes the Dodgers’ 98-64 regular-season record, ranking as the best in baseball, and their 11-of-12 division titles in recent years.
- 3It acknowledges the Dodgers’ postseason defense, which matched a MLB record with 33 consecutive scoreless innings.
- 4Freddie Freeman is highlighted as the World Series MVP, including his performance and a dramatic walk-off grand slam in Game 1.
- 5Other standout notes include Shohei Ohtani’s historic season, Mookie Betts’ comeback from injury, Teoscar Hernandez’s All-Star and Home Run Derby achievements, and the impact of Fernando Valenzuela’s passing on the Dodgers and their community.
- 6The resolution recognizes contributions from the entire Dodgers organization (players, coaches, management, and staff) and directs the Clerk to send an enrolled copy to the team’s leadership (Mark Walter, Stan Kasten, and Dave Roberts).
- 7The bill was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.