
LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty, a Burbank native and Harvard-Westlake alum, is set to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Flaherty expressed his excitement for the matchup during a recent news conference, highlighting the significance of this moment on the grand stage.
Flaherty, who was adopted by his mother Eileen shortly after birth, will have the support of his family and friends in attendance. The 29-year-old right-hander acknowledged the magnitude of the event but emphasized the importance of staying grounded amidst the hype.