Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday, and the veteran right-hander will be opposed by Gerrit Cole on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their ticket to the World Series, completing the feat with a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium, tipping the balance in their favor with a 4-1 win in the National League Championship Series.

New York neighbors who became cross-country rivals, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are renewing their starry struggle in the World Series for the first time in 43 years.