1966 World Series Review: Orioles vs. Dodgers Box Score Summary
The 1966 World Series featured a surprising matchup between the Baltimore Orioles and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Orioles, who had never won a pennant before, emerged as American League champions after a decline of the New York Yankees and the Minnesota Twins. The Dodgers entered the Series as the favorite, having recently dominated the National League. In the first game, Baltimore defeated Los Angeles 5-2 at Dodger Stadium, bolstered by excellent relief pitching from Moe Drabowsky and home runs from Frank and Brooks Robinson. Jim Palmer was pivotal in the second game, leading Baltimore to a 6-0 victory and continuing the Dodgers' scoring drought. The series shifted to Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, where the Orioles continued their dominance, winning the third game 1-0 and the fourth game 2-1, resulting in a clean sweep.