After a thrilling opener that will be remembered in World Series lore, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers faced off again for Game 2 at Dodger Stadium, with the Dodgers holding a 1-0 series advantage. Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1—a first in World Series history—had set the tone.
Despite the Yankees’ tenacious effort, they fell 4-2, moving the Dodgers one step closer to the title. The game took a dramatic turn when Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appeared to suffer a serious shoulder subluxation, putting his postseason in jeopardy. Now up 2-0, the Dodgers hold the upper hand as the series heads to New York.
Live coverage: Game 2 of the World Series
Yankees drop another fame, fall 4-2
The Yankees wrapped up the ninth inning with another tough loss, this time by a score of 4-2. The Bronx Bombers struggled to capitalize on late-game opportunities, ultimately coming up short once more.
The team will need to regroup and refocus as they work to turn things around in the coming matchups.
Stanton drives in a run, Yankees close the gap
Giancarlo Stanton came through with a clutch RBI to close the gap, pulling the Yankees within two runs at Dodgers 4, Yankees 2. Stanton’s powerful drive gave the Bronx Bombers a needed boost as they look to turn the momentum in their favor late in the game.
Ohtani’s early exit adds tension for Dodgers fans
The tension only grew for Dodgers fans after Shohei Ohtani was forced to leave the game earlier due to an apparent injury. With Stanton stepping up, the Yankees’ rally now threatens to shift the game’s dynamic in the Bronx Bombers’ favor.
Dodgers reclaim lead with back-to-back homers
The Dodgers wasted no time responding to Juan Soto’s game-tying homer in Game 2 of the World Series. Just moments after Soto’s shot knotted the score at 1-1, Freddie Freeman launched a home run to right field off Yankees starter Carlos Rodon, reclaiming a 2-1 lead for Los Angeles. Teoscar Hernandez followed up quickly with a two-run blast of his own, pushing the Dodgers ahead, 4-1, with Rodón suddenly struggling on the mound.
Freeman’s home run marked a shift in momentum, giving the Dodgers an edge they continued to press. Hernandez’s two-run homer extended the gap, electrifying the Dodgers’ faithful and putting the Yankees on their heels.
Juan Soto’s towering shot ties Game 2 in third inning
Juan Soto connected with a pitch so solidly that he took a moment to watch, almost as if he thought the ball might stay suspended in the air. But gravity brought it back down—to the Dodgers bullpen, tying World Series Game 2 at 1-1 in the top of the third.
This home run was Soto’s fourth of the postseason, delivered off Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Soto launched it at a steep 38-degree angle, yet his undeniable strength powered it past right fielder Mookie Betts, evening the score and shifting momentum to the Yankees. With the game now tied, lefty Carlos Rodón returned to the mound for New York, looking to seize the advantage as he faced the heart of the Dodgers lineup in the bottom of the inning.
Soto’s postseason run has kept Yankees fans on the edge of their seats, and his Game 2 blast continued his impactful October performance, just when the Yankees needed it most.
Edman strikes early for Dodgers
Earlier in the game, Tommy Edman put the Dodgers on the board first, hitting a solo home run off Yankees starter Carlos Rodón in the bottom of the second. Leading off the inning, Edman connected with a pitch and sent it over the left-field fence, providing Los Angeles with a 1-0 advantage.
Acquired at the trade deadline from the Cardinals, Edman quickly made a name for himself in Los Angeles, claiming NLCS MVP honors after delivering a home run and driving in 11 runs during the Dodgers’ six-game triumph over the New York Mets. Entering Game 2 with a stellar .354 batting average in the postseason, Edman’s bat has proven to be a key asset for the Dodgers’ playoff success.
As Game 2 unfolds, each side has shown its firepower, with Edman and Soto answering each other’s efforts. The Yankees and Dodgers are now deadlocked in this intense matchup, with every inning bringing new tensions and thrilling moments in the 2024 World Series.
Pre-game
The air is electric as fans pour into the stadium, buzzing from the thrilling conclusion of Friday night’s opener. Freeman’s 10th-inning blast sent the Dodgers to a 6-3 victory, and he reflected on the moment, stating, “That’s as good as it gets right there.”
With hopes of leveling the series, the Yankees turn to their $162 million left-hander, Carlos Rodon. Despite a postseason ERA of 4.40, Rodon has shown flashes of brilliance with a 2.12 FIP and an impressive strikeout rate, totaling 22 strikeouts in 14⅓ innings this postseason. On the mound for the Dodgers is rookie right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a $325 million acquisition, who looks to bounce back after a rocky postseason showing with a 5.11 ERA in his three starts.
First Pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET
Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Watch: FOX, Stream on Fubo (subject to regional restrictions)
Starting Lineups:
Yankees
- Gleyber Torres (2B)
- Juan Soto (RF)
- Aaron Judge (CF)
- Giancarlo Stanton (DH)
- Jazz Chisholm Jr. (3B)
- Anthony Rizzo (1B)
- Anthony Volpe (SS)
- Austin Wells (C)
- Alex Verdugo (LF)
Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani (DH)
- Mookie Betts (RF)
- Teoscar Hernández (LF)
- Freddie Freeman (1B)
- Tommy Edman (CF)
- Enrique Hernández (2B)
- Max Muncy (3B)
- Will Smith (C)
- Miguel Rojas (SS)
As fans settle in, the intensity rises, and anticipation builds for what promises to be another memorable clash between these historic franchises. The last time the Yankees and Dodgers met in the World Series was in 1981, making this matchup even more significant.
World Series umpires for Game 2
- Home Plate: Andy Fletcher
- First Base: Doug Eddings
- Second Base: Mark Ripperger
- Third Base: Chad Fairchild
- Left Field: Todd Tichenor (Crew Chief)
- Right Field: Carlos Torres
- Reserve: Mark Carlson
The story so far
Freddie Freeman’s heroics in Game 1 overshadowed a solid performance by Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes, who now must process the weight of being on the wrong side of a historic moment. After allowing Freeman’s walk-off, Cortes expressed frustration but also sought perspective, understanding the nature of postseason baseball.
As the clock ticks down to first pitch, keep your eyes on this space for live updates, analysis, and key moments from Game 2. The Dodgers are aiming to take a commanding 2-0 lead, while the Yankees seek to even the score and shift momentum back to New York for Games 3, 4, and
Let the game begin!
