A performance fueled by more than just October pressure was unfolding in Los Angeles.
On October 10, 1978, Dodgers captain Davey Lopes powered a 15-hit outburst with two home runs and five RBIs in an 11–5 Game 1 win. Batting at the top of the lineup, Lopes set the tone early and never let up as Los Angeles overwhelmed New York pitching. Behind the numbers was a performance driven by something far deeper than the World Series spotlight.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage:
A clubhouse playing through fresh heartbreak
The emotional words behind Lopes’ performance
Inside the World Series Diary from Game 1
Explore the Davey Lopes Replay Tribute—curated original coverage from his early days to his biggest Dodgers moments
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