The New York Yankees found their footing late in Game 2 of the 2024 World Series, but it wasn’t enough as they fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2, leaving them down two games in the series as they head back to New York.
The Dodgers’ pitcher, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, performed exceptionally into the seventh inning, while the Yankees’ Aaron Judge struggled to break free from a disappointing postseason. Juan Soto hit a homer in the second game, but his efforts were insufficient to complete a comeback.
A significant worry for the Dodgers looms ahead of Game 3, as superstar Shohei Ohtani exited the field in pain after a seventh-inning play where he was caught stealing. The team will need to monitor his condition closely before facing the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Monday night.
The Yankees attempted to rally in the ninth inning, scoring a run against Dodgers closer Blake Treinen, but Alex Vesia closed out the game by retiring pinch-hitter Jose Trevino with a long fly ball.
Throughout the game, the Yankees struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, and Aaron Judge’s struggles persisted as he struck out multiple times. The Yankees are in a tough spot, needing significant wins to overturn the series.
In other highlights, Yamamoto dominated the Yankees’ lineup, while Carlos Rodon, who started for New York, faced challenges against the Dodgers’ powerful hitters, giving up several home runs. The Yankees were unable to harness their usual power, which has been a key part of their postseason success, against a formidable Dodgers pitching staff.
The teams will now shift their focus to Game 3 on Monday, as the Yankees aim to regain momentum on their home turf.