As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, they will face a significant challenge against Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole. This pivotal game serves as a critical opportunity for the Dodgers, as they aim to secure the one victory required to achieve their championship aspirations.
Leading into this crucial match, the Dodgers have made a slight adjustment to their batting order. Tommy Edman has moved up to hit seventh, taking the place of Gavin Lux, who will now bat ninth. The lineup will feature a familiar cast, hoping to rally together and support their quest for victory.
The lineups for Game 5 are as follows:
**Dodgers**
– Ohtani (L) DH
– Betts RF
– Soto (L) RF
– Freeman (L) 1B
– Muncy (L) 3B
– Chisholm (L) LF
– Edman (S) SS
– Smith C
– Lux (L) 2B
**Yankees**
– Torres 2B
– Judge CF
– T. Hernández LF
– Stanton DH
– Rizzo (L) 1B
– Volpe SS
– Wells (L) C
– K. Hernández CF
– Verdugo (L) LF
Max Muncy remains in the fifth spot, hoping to break out of a slump in this World Series. He has struggled, going 0-for-12 with eight strikeouts. While his postseason numbers have shown potential—with three home runs and a high on-base percentage due to walks and hit-by-pitches—he has not had a hit since reaching base in 12 consecutive plate appearances during the NLCS.
Meanwhile, the Yankees are fielding the same lineup as in Game 4, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. batting cleanup between the powerful duo of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.
The outcome of this game could hinge on Muncy’s performance and overall offensive support for the Dodgers. As the series unfolds, there remains hope that the Dodgers’ talent and resilience will lead them to victory, showcasing the depth of their roster and the determination needed for a World Series win. With one game standing between them and the championship, fans are eager to see if the Dodgers can rise to the occasion and bring home the title.