"My God, is this the championship trophy of the World Series? It's really... it's really beautiful..."

Looking at the golden trophy that stands about 61 cm tall and weighs 14 kg, with the triangular flags of all 30 Major League teams tightly arranged to form the trophy, both Dodgers and Yankees players revealed undisguised greed and desire in their eyes.

The day after Yankees players landed in Los Angeles, representatives from both teams were gathered by MLB officials to shoot the World Series promotional film: 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

The Yankees naturally sent out Lin Guanglai and Aaron Judge, the stellar duo who performed excellently this season; while the Dodgers dispatched legendary left-hander and three-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw, along with Justin Turner, the core player in their lineup.

"Lin, you are indeed an excellent young pitcher, but in tomorrow's game, I will not let you win under any circumstances!"

After a simple shooting session, Clayton Kershaw walked up to Lin Guanglai, shook hands and embraced him with a smile before bluntly issuing such a provocative remark.

As a retort, Lin Guanglai gave a strong response:

"Clayton, as a pitcher, you are one of my idols; but the championship is also the longing of me and everyone on our team, so in tomorrow's Game 1, I will leave you with a 'profound' memory!"

Even though the game hadn't started, sparks were flying between the players of both teams, and this atmosphere continued until the game began.

On October 24, 2017, at five in the evening, as the twilight from the California sunset spilled over Santa Monica Beach, the streets of Los Angeles were deserted, with crowds surging towards Dodger Stadium.

Due to the importance of the World Series, today, besides the 57,000-plus fans who secured tickets to the Dodger Stadium's interior, a large number of unable-to-enter fans gathered around the stadium or in bars, eager to witness the showdown between these two top elites.

The lineup for the match has been announced, with both sides maintaining their championship series arrangement, so there were basically no changes in personnel, deploying the strongest possible squad to maintain balance in offense and defense;

As for the most anticipated pitching duel before the game, the scene everyone wanted to see was indeed happening:

In the crucial opening game, which could determine the direction of the entire series, both the Dodgers and Yankees placed their bets on their strongest ace, with the face-off between Lin Guanglai and Kershaw officially taking place tonight—

One is a legendary left-hander of historical level, capable of being inducted into the Hall of Fame even if he retires on the spot; the other, an Asian super talent, shining bright in the Major League during his debut season, producing rookie statistics comparable to seasoned superstars, their duel naturally became the biggest highlight of this match.

Apart from the massive crowd of ordinary fans, in California, home of Hollywood, this focused battle also attracted a large number of celebrities to watch, who, based on their own fan affiliations, formed two opposing factions:

On the Dodgers' side, NBA legend "Magic" Earvin Johnson, West Coast rap OG Snoop Dogg, and Hollywood star Brad Pitt, among other big figures from various fields, were present, as were team veterans like Sandy Koufax and Fernando Valenzuela, former superstars.

While the Yankees' "star power" is equally impressive: naturally, Yankees' top fan Jay-Z wouldn't miss such an event, accompanied by his wife, superstar Beyoncé, and fellow pop queen Lady Gaga, all captured wearing the Yankees' iconic pinstripe jerseys;

Director Spike Lee, actor Tom Cruise, singer Jennifer Lopez, and actor Robin Williams also chose to stand by the Yankees.

As for the team's veterans, although the Dodgers invited "God's Left Arm" Koufax and "The Bull" Valenzuela, when it comes to history and heritage, the Yankees never fear anyone:

Besides members like Jeter, Rivera, and Posada representing the "Evil Empire" dynasty pillars, legends like Reggie Jackson, Don Mattingly, and Paul O'Neill also arrived on site;

This lineup of Hall of Fame players isn't even the complete set of Yankees' heritage; when the series heads to the Bronx, it's anticipated that more people will come to watch in person.

After finishing pre-game warm-up pitching, Lin Guanglai and Gary Sanchez emerged from the bullpen at Dodger Stadium;

Not long after, Clayton Kershaw from the Dodgers also returned to the home player's section with his catcher Yasmani Grandal accompanying him.

The broadcast cameras inside the stadium instantly focused on them, splitting the live screen in two, allowing TV viewers to clearly see every subtle move and expression from the two starting pitchers.

Due to the schedule arrangement, during this regular season, Yankees had not faced off against the Dodgers before;