The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees faced off in Game 2 of the 2024 World Series on October 26, 2024, at Dodger Stadium. Here’s a recap of the game’s key moments:
Game Highlights
- Starting Pitchers: The Dodgers’ rookie sensation, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, took the mound against the Yankees’ Carlos Rodón.
- Second Inning: Tommy Edman put the Dodgers ahead with a solo home run off Rodón, making it 1-0.
- Third Inning: Juan Soto responded for the Yankees with a solo homer off Yamamoto, tying the game at 1-1.
- Bottom of the Third: The Dodgers regained the lead when Mookie Betts singled, followed by Teoscar Hernández’s two-run home run. Freddie Freeman added a solo shot, extending the Dodgers’ lead to 4-1.
- Later Innings: The Yankees attempted a comeback, but the Dodgers’ bullpen held firm, maintaining the lead.
- Final Score: The Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory, taking a 2-0 series lead.
Notable Performances
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers): The rookie pitcher delivered a strong performance, limiting the Yankees to two runs over six innings.
- Carlos Rodón (Yankees): Despite a solid effort, Rodón struggled with home run prevention, giving up four runs over seven innings.
- Freddie Freeman (Dodgers): Continued his postseason heroics with a solo home run, following his historic walk-off grand slam in Game 1.
Series Outlook
With this win, the Dodgers lead the series 2-0. The teams will now travel to New York for Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees face a crucial game, needing a win to avoid falling into a 3-0 series deficit.
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