(CNN) Total domination is complete. The Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball's best team from start to finish in 2018, are World Series champions.

With the use of the long ball, the Red Sox defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Sunday at Dodger Stadium, winning the 114th edition of the Fall Classic four games to one.

Chris Sale of the Boston Red Sox pitches during Game 1 of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox won the game 8-4 to take a one game lead in the series.

Chris Sale of the Boston Red Sox pitches during Game 1 of the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox won the game 8-4 to take a one game lead in the series.

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1. Kershaw was given the loss after giving up five runs over four innings pitched.

Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1. Kershaw was given the loss after giving up five runs over four innings pitched.

Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox steals second base ahead of the tag from Manny Machado of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of Game 1. As part of Taco Bell's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion, Betts' stolen base won everyone in America a free Doritos Locos Taco redeemable on November 1.

Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox steals second base ahead of the tag from Manny Machado of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of Game 1. As part of Taco Bell's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promotion, Betts' stolen base won everyone in America a free Doritos Locos Taco redeemable on November 1.

Eduardo Nuñez of the Boston Red Sox is doused with Gatorade after Boston's Game 1 win at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, October 23.

Eduardo Nuñez of the Boston Red Sox is doused with Gatorade after Boston's Game 1 win at Fenway Park in Boston on Tuesday, October 23.

Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly avoids teammates Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez while making a catch during the sixth inning of Game 2.

Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly avoids teammates Chris Taylor and Enrique Hernandez while making a catch during the sixth inning of Game 2.

Nathan Eovaldi of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2. Boston defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to take a two-game lead in the series.

Nathan Eovaldi of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2. Boston defeated the Dodgers 4-2 to take a two-game lead in the series.

Andrew Benintendi of the Red Sox makes a leaping catch in front of the Green Monster at Fenway Park on a ball hit by Brian Dozier of the Dodgers during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the series on Wednesday, October 24.

Andrew Benintendi of the Red Sox makes a leaping catch in front of the Green Monster at Fenway Park on a ball hit by Brian Dozier of the Dodgers during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the series on Wednesday, October 24.

Dave Roberts of the Dodgers looks on from the dugout before Game 3.

Dave Roberts of the Dodgers looks on from the dugout before Game 3.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner fields a single by Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. during the third inning of Game 3 at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner fields a single by Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. during the third inning of Game 3 at Dodger Stadium.

Ian Kinsler of the Red Sox is tagged out at home plate by Austin Barnes of the Dodgers on a throw from Cody Bellinger during the 10th inning of Game 3. The Dodgers won in the 18th inning of a game that set the record as the longest in World Series history.

Ian Kinsler of the Red Sox is tagged out at home plate by Austin Barnes of the Dodgers on a throw from Cody Bellinger during the 10th inning of Game 3. The Dodgers won in the 18th inning of a game that set the record as the longest in World Series history.

The scoreboard shows 12 a.m. as Game 3 enters the 17th inning at Dodger Stadium. The game ended one inning later on a walk-off home run by Dodgers' infielder Max Muncy.

The scoreboard shows 12 a.m. as Game 3 enters the 17th inning at Dodger Stadium. The game ended one inning later on a walk-off home run by Dodgers' infielder Max Muncy.

The LED board shows the score during the 18th inning of Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles on Friday, October 26. The Dodgers won 3-2.

The LED board shows the score during the 18th inning of Game 3 of the World Series in Los Angeles on Friday, October 26. The Dodgers won 3-2.

Max Muncy of the Dodgers is doused with water after his winning run in Game 4.

Max Muncy of the Dodgers is doused with water after his winning run in Game 4.

Yasiel Puig of the Dodgers celebrates on his way to first base after hitting a three-run home run to left field in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the series against Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez at Dodger Stadium.

Yasiel Puig of the Dodgers celebrates on his way to first base after hitting a three-run home run to left field in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the series against Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez at Dodger Stadium.

Mitch Moreland of the Red Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning during Game 4. The Red Sox won the game 9-6 to take a 3-1 series lead.

Mitch Moreland of the Red Sox hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning during Game 4. The Red Sox won the game 9-6 to take a 3-1 series lead.

Pitcher Ryan Madson of the Dodgers leaves the game after giving up a home run to Mitch Moreland in Game 4.

Pitcher Ryan Madson of the Dodgers leaves the game after giving up a home run to Mitch Moreland in Game 4.

Brock Holt of the Red Sox slides into second base on a one-out double to left field in the ninth inning of Game 4 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, October 27.

Brock Holt of the Red Sox slides into second base on a one-out double to left field in the ninth inning of Game 4 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, October 27.

Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce celebrates scoring with outfielder Andrew Benintendi after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against Dodgers in Game 5.

Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce celebrates scoring with outfielder Andrew Benintendi after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against Dodgers in Game 5.

Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to his seventh-inning fly out against the Boston Red Sox in Game 5.

Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to his seventh-inning fly out against the Boston Red Sox in Game 5.

Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price reacts after retiring the side during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5.

Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price reacts after retiring the side during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5.

Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by his teammate Christian Vazquez after his sixth-inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5.

Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by his teammate Christian Vazquez after his sixth-inning home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5.

Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his team's World Series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

Alex Cora of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his team's World Series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

The Boston Red Sox celebrate with the World Series trophy after their Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Boston Red Sox celebrate with the World Series trophy after their Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

David Price of the Boston Red Sox poses with the World Series trophy after Boston's Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

David Price of the Boston Red Sox poses with the World Series trophy after Boston's Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Boston Red Sox celebrate after winning the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, October 28, in Los Angeles, CA.

The Boston Red Sox celebrate after winning the 2018 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, October 28, in Los Angeles, CA.

Steve Pearce hit two home runs for Boston, joining Babe Ruth and Ted Kluszewski as the only players 35 or older to have a multi-homer World Series game. The first was a two-run shot in the top of the first inning. He later had a solo home run in the eighth.

Pearce, a journeyman who has played for every team in the American League East division, had three home runs and eight RBI in five games. He was named World Series MVP.

"Baseball is a funny game," Pearce said to Fox Sports. "The longer you stay in the game, great things can happen. I'm very blessed to be here right now."

Mookie Betts and J.D. Martinez added solo home runs in the sixth and seventh, respectively.

Clayton Kershaw, who may have played his final game in a Dodgers uniform, took the loss. In seven innings, he gave up four runs on seven hits -- three of which were home runs -- and struck out five.

For Boston, starter David Price was brilliant. After surrendering a home run to David Freese on the first pitch, he allowed just three hits, walked two and struck out five in seven innings. Before he was pulled in the bottom of the eighth, Price had retired 14 batters in a row.

For a long time, Price had been known for his playoff shortcomings, having never won a game. He now has won three, including two in this World Series.

"It's very special," Price said to Fox Sports, gesturing toward his Red Sox teammates. "Seeing all these grown men over there just acting like little kids, that's what it's all about."

What. A. Performance.



Enjoy the moment, David Price. pic.twitter.com/A3WNvVzf9M — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 29, 2018

This is the ninth championship for Boston, tying the Red Sox with the Athletics for third most all time. Only the New York Yankees (27) and St. Louis Cardinals (11) have more.

Boston, who last won it all in 2013, has now won four titles since 2004, which was the year the Red Sox broke what was then an 86-year drought between championships.

Boston's Alex Cora, in his first year as a manager, is the first Puerto Rican manager to take a team to -- and now win -- the World Series. He led the Red Sox to their best season in the franchise's 118-year history -- and it's near the top of the sport all-time.

"What a season," Cora said to Fox Sports. "Everything starts with these guys. They're very talented. They bought into it from day one in spring training. They've been very consistent as far as preparation, going about their business. What a way to end it."

Boston entered the World Series as the favorite, as the Red Sox were superior all year. They went 22-9-1 in spring training. They won a franchise-record 108 games in the regular season.

The Red Sox also beat two 100-win teams to get to this stage, knocking off the Yankees (100 wins) in the American League Division Series and the defending champion Houston Astros (103 wins) in the American League Championship Series.

Spanning the regular season and postseason, Boston won a total of 119 games, the third-highest total in baseball history. Only their rival, the Yankees, had more wins en route to winning it all, winning 125 games in 1998. The other team to win more than Boston is the Seattle Mariners, who won 120 games before losing in the 2001 American League Championship Series.

The Dodgers, the National League champion and in the World Series for the second year in a row, were trying to win their seventh title and first since 1988.

"This was a tough one for us tonight, it really was," Kershaw, who now will need to decide if he will exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, said. "Myself personally, it was tough. David pitched a great game. I got outpitched, and we lost the game. I've got three days now to think about all that stuff before anything happens. It will be an eventful three days for me, and I'll try to figure it out."

This was the sixth consecutive year the Dodgers were in the postseason, but it wasn't quite as straightforward to get back to this point. After an initial struggle, they clawed up the standings in the National League West, defeating the Colorado Rockies in a tiebreaker game to win the division.

Los Angeles won 92 games in the regular season and defeated the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series and Milwaukee Brewers to win the NL pennant.

"All year when it didn't look so good, our guys stuck together, stayed the course and believed in one another and put ourselves in a chance to win a championship," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "That's not easy to do."

Despite their rich baseball histories, this was only the second time these two teams faced each other in the World Series. The first time was in 1916, when the Red Sox defeated the then-Brooklyn Robins. Back then, like now, Boston took the series four games to one.