Anthony Arroyo
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached a perfect 7-0 start in the 2025 season, continuing their dominance from last October. With their latest victory, they joined the 1933 New York Yankees as the only defending World Series champions in MLB history to begin their title defense with seven consecutive wins.
The reigning champions have showcased a well-rounded game, blending elite pitching with a potent offense. Dustin May was pivotal in securing the historic win, pitching five strong innings while allowing just one run. On offense, Mookie Betts delivered in the clutch, launching a go-ahead home run that ignited the Dodgers’ lineup. They never looked back, cruising to a 3-1 victory.
Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining such success, saying, “It’s certainly not easy expectations, going across continents, all the hoopla of Opening Week, playing two really good ball clubs, two Cy Young winners. It’s tough to win a handful of games, let alone all of them. But we do a really good job of resetting and getting ready for the next day. We’ve got Elder tomorrow, then Snell, and I expect Blake to throw really well.”
The 1933 Yankees, led by legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, were a powerhouse in their own right. While the Dodgers are making history early this season, their ultimate goal is clear: a deep postseason run.
With a seven-game winning streak to start the season, the Dodgers have sent a strong message to the league: they’re determined to defend their title and remain the best team in baseball. Blake Snell will take the mound next, with an opportunity to lead the team to an unprecedented 8-0 start for the defending champions.
For now, Dodgers fans can enjoy this scorching start while keeping their eyes on the ultimate prize: another World Series championship in Blue Heaven.
Best Starts to a Season by a Defending Champion:
- 2025 Dodgers: 7-0
- 1933 Yankees: 7-0
- 1985 Tigers: 6-0
- 1934 Giants: 5-0
- Several teams tied at 4-0, including the 1976 Reds, most recently
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