(ARLINGTON, TX) - The Kirk Gibson home run had endured, but it had also run its course. The clip remained a constant presence around the Los Angeles Dodgers, consuming their broadcasts and playing on a near-constant loop at their stadium. On Tuesday, in a neutral stadium 1,400 miles from L.A., these Dodgers finally made their mark. Their 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays n Game 6 of the 2020 World Series won them their first championship since Gibson famously hobbled to the batter's box in 1988. It was a fitting coronation for a dominant franchise. Tony Gonsolin, counted on to function as a traditional starter, recorded only five outs. But four relievers (Dylan Floro, Alex Wood, Pedro Baez and Victor Gonzalez) retired 13 of the next 14 batters, keeping the game within reach long enough for the Dodgers to get past an electric Blake Snell and tap into the Rays' bullpen. After Rays manager Kevin Cash turned to Nick Anderson with one on, one out and the top of the order due up for a third time in the sixth, the Dodgers' offense finally came alive. Mookie Betts doubled, Austin Barnes scored on a wild pitch, and Betts slid home safely on a grounder to the right side. Betts, the offseason acquisition who has somehow exceeded expectations, tacked on an important insurance run with a solo homer in the eighth, and Julio Urias cruised past the finish line, leading the Dodgers to the title 16 days after the Los Angeles Lakers completed their championship journey. The Dodgers, kings of the National League West for eight straight years, are finally champions again. Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, was named the World Series MVP after winning the MVP award in the N.L. Championship Series. Seager batted .400 with two homers, five RBI's and six walks against the Rays, including a sixth-inning grounder in Game 6 that allowed Betts to speed home from third base with the go-ahead run.