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“Like every great story, it all starts with a thrilling first act.”

That’s how Ron Howard helped set up Game 1 of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers in a special video that aired on FOX on Friday night.

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And who would know better than Howard, the famous director, producer, screenwriter and actor who has been helping tell epic tales since he was less than 10 years old?

The video actually starts with a dramatic, deep voice talking about how both teams are on the precipice of greatness — before there is a twist. Howard interrupts, calling “cut” and declaring that the hype video “isn’t working.”

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The director then explains what makes this series so great, starting with “larger-than-life heroes,” as exciting clips play of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge in action.

He then talks about the history behind two of MLB’s most-storied franchises, before moving on.

“But what really keeps you hooked, is the drama,” Howard says. “It’s the action, the kind that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”

And of course, Howard points out, fans always have to expect the unexpected on the way to a “triumphant ending.”

Watch the full video below, and click here for live updates of all the action.

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Fernando Valenzuela will be honored by the Los Angeles Dodgers with a patch of his No. 34 on team uniforms during the World Series and the 2025 season.

The circular patch will be on jersey sleeves with the late pitcher’s No. 34 in Dodger blue with a white outline, surrounded by a black background and a blue outline. “FERNANDO” is in white capital letters above the number.

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Valenzuela, the 1981 NL Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award winner, died at age 63 on Tuesday, one day shy of the 43rd anniversary of his 147-pitch complete game that led the Dodgers over the Yankees in World Series Game 3. After losing the first two games at Yankee Stadium, the Dodgers won four in a row for their first title since 1965.

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A six-time All-Star, Valenzuela was 173-153 in 17 seasons, including 141-116 with the Dodgers from 1980-90. His flamboyant presence triggered “Fernandomania”among fans, and he worked for the team as a broadcaster from 2003 through 2024.

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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FOX Sports and Cosm are partnering to bring you the World Series on FOX like you’ve never seen it before. Experience the excitement and action of the Fall Classic between the Yankees vs. Dodgers in Shared Reality at Cosm locations in Los Angeles & Dallas.

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Schedule

Game 1: Friday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m. PT

Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. PT

Game 3: Monday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. PT

Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 5 p.m. PT

Game 5*: Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m. PT

Game 6*: Friday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m. PT

Game 7*: Saturday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m. PT

*if necessary 

Tickets and info: https://cosm.com/los-angeles/events?category=mlb&utm_source=partner&utm_medium=em[…]Owwg_c0GNheSGDfbt3ZynTS8f1ddzYkqZhjZE_aem_L0brzAf0g1cZ5_iB4A1dfQ

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What is Cosm?

Cosm is redefining content and the fan experience, and reimagining how we share it with others. Cosm’s revolutionary technology and state-of-the-art venues immerse and transport you into the content, putting you in the front row of a stadium or arena. And no matter where you are in the venue, you can enjoy in-house dining and a full bar service.

What is Shared Reality?

Shared Reality gives you the immersive experience of augmented or virtual reality but on a more immense scale. It facilitates real-time interaction, providing a communal experience with your friends and fellow fans.

Where is Cosm located?

Cosm Los Angeles is located at 1252 District Drive, Inglewood, CA 90305, in the Hollywood Park district near iconic landmarks such as SoFi Stadium. For further information on Cosm LA, click here.

Cosm Dallas is located at 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056, in the Grandscape district near iconic landmarks such as the Nebraska Furniture Mart. For further information on Cosm Dallas, click here.

Information courtesy of Cosm.

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Anticipation for the 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees continues to build, even for those who aren’t paying at least $1,000 to attend in person.

Tickets to experience Friday’s Game 1 of the 2024 World Series in shared reality at the dome in Cosm Los Angeles sold out in seven minutes, Cosm and FOX Sports announced on Wednesday. General admission for Game 1 and all tickets for the rest of the series can be found here.

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Cosm previously partnered with FOX Sports to showcase Games 3 and 5 of the National League Championship Series between the Dodgers and New York Mets. Fans got an immersive experience watching Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run home run to power a Dodgers win in Game 3, and Pete Alonso do the same in a Game 5 Mets win. The Dodgers won the series in six games.

Check out scenes from the NLCS at Cosm below!

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FAQ

What is Cosm?

Cosm is redefining content and the fan experience, and reimagining how we share it with others. Cosm’s revolutionary technology and state-of-the-art venues immerse and transport you into the content, putting you in the front row of a stadium or arena. And no matter where you are in the venue, you can enjoy in-house dining and a full bar service.

What is Shared Reality?

Shared Reality gives you the immersive experience of augmented or virtual reality but on a more immense scale. It facilitates real-time interaction, providing a communal experience with your friends and fellow fans.

Where is Cosm located?

Cosm Los Angeles is located at 1252 District Drive, Inglewood, CA 90305, in the Hollywood Park district near iconic landmarks such as SoFi Stadium. For further information on Cosm LA, click here.

Cosm Dallas is located at 5776 Grandscape Blvd., The Colony, TX 75056, in the Grandscape district near iconic landmarks such as the Nebraska Furniture Mart. For further information on Cosm Dallas, click here.

Information courtesy of Cosm.

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Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees) and Jack Flaherty (Los Angeles Dodgers) will take the hill for Game 1 of the 2024 World Series on Friday night at Dodger Stadium (8:08 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app).

Cole, a six-time All-Star who’s in his fifth season with the Yankees, missed the first 11 weeks of the MLB regular season due to an elbow injury on his throwing arm (right). In the 17 starts he made, the 2023 American League Cy Young winner posted a 3.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 99 strikeouts across 95.0 innings. He followed that up by posting a 3.31 ERA and 12 strikeouts across 16.1 innings in his first three postseason starts, highlighted by surrendering just one run in seven innings in New York’s closeout Game 4 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the AL Division Series.

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On the other hand, the Dodgers acquired Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers in July. In 10 regular-season starts for the Dodgers, Flaherty posted a 3.58 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 61 strikeouts across 55.1 innings. However, it has been a mixed bag in the postseason for Flaherty; he surrendered four runs and eight runs in separate outings that came in-between pitching seven scoreless innings against the New York Mets in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series, good for a combined 7.04 postseason ERA.

Now that you have the background on both Game 1 starters, let’s go a little bit deeper and see how both teams performed against these two right-handers.

Here’s how Dodgers hitters have fared against Cole (Andy Pages has never faced him):

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• Teoscar Hernández: one home run, one RBI, seven strikeouts, .192/.250/.346 slash line (26 at-bats)
• Kiké Hernández: one home run, one RBI, three strikeouts, .381/.480/.667 slash line (21 at-bats)
• Shohei Ohtani: one home run, three RBIs, seven strikeouts, .200/.238/.400 slash line (20 at-bats)
• Freddie Freeman: one home run, two RBIs, seven strikeouts .350/.409/.650 slash line (20 at-bats)
• Mookie Betts: zero home runs, one RBI, one strikeout, .412/.444/.471 slash line (17 at-bats)
• Chris Taylor: zero home runs, zero RBIs, three strikeouts, .000/.000/.000 slash line (six at-bats)
• Tommy Edman: zero home runs, zero RBIs, two strikeouts, .000/.000/.000 slash line (five at-bats)
• Will Smith: zero home runs, zero RBIs, one strikeout, .333/.333/.333 slash line (three at-bats)
• Max Muncy: zero home runs, zero RBIs, two strikeouts, .000/.400/.000 slash line (three at-bats)

Here’s how Yankees hitters have fared against Flaherty (Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Austin Wells have never faced him):

• Anthony Rizzo: three home runs, six RBIs, two strikeouts, .429/.571/.905 slash line (21 at-bats)
• Juan Soto: zero home runs, one RBI, three strikeouts, .111/.467/.222 slash line (nine at-bats)
• Alex Verdugo: zero home runs, one RBI, zero strikeouts, .250/.200/.250 slash line (four at-bats)
• Gleyber Torres: zero home runs, zero RBIs, zero strikeouts, .333/.333/.333 slash line (three at-bats)
• Anthony Volpe: zero home runs, zero RBIs, one strikeout, .000/.000/.000 slash line (two at-bats)
• Oswaldo Cabrera: zero home runs, zero RBIs, zero strikeouts, .500/.500/.500 slash line (two at-bats)
• Jon Berti: zero home runs, zero RBIs, one strikeout, .000/.000/.000 slash line (two at-bats)
• Jazz Chisholm: zero home runs, zero RBIs, one strikeout, .000/.500/.000 slash line (one at-bat)

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