The Yankees have agonized over that inning all winter. They have not made excuses and admitted that it stings. They did not take the bait when the Dodgers made comments this winter. They have said all the right things and have used it as motivation.

Prior to their eventual 8-5 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers in 10 innings on Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled and handed out their 2024 World Series rings.  The Dodgers, you'll recall,

The Yankees held a 3-2 lead over Los Angeles in the 10th inning during Game 1 of the World Series, but a grand slam from Freddie Freeman gave the Dodgers a walk-off victory and helped them gain momentum that they carried through the rest of the series.