Yankees confirm Carlos Rodon as Game 2 starter, seek World Series rebound

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The Yankees announced their lineup for Game 2 of the World Series, keeping the same order as Game 1 despite Friday’s 6-3 loss to the Dodgers. Thus, Carlos Rodon was confirmed as a starter for tonight.

Carlos Rodon, who delivered two sharp outings in the ALCS with a 2.53 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 10.2 innings, takes the mound tonight. Boone will be looking to him to hold off the Dodgers while the offense aims to make an impact early against Dodgers’ starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who hasn’t pitched beyond the fifth inning since his return from the injured list. A quick start and early lead would give the Yankees a needed momentum shift as they eye a split in Los Angeles.

The Yankees’ lineup

The Yankees’ lineup remains unchanged:

• 1. 2B Gleyber Torres  
• 2. RF Juan Soto  
• 3. CF Aaron Judge  
• 4. DH Giancarlo Stanton  
• 5. 3B Jazz Chisholm Jr.  
• 6. 1B Anthony Rizzo  
• 7. SS Anthony Volpe  
• 8. C Austin Wells  
• 9. LF Alex Verdugo

Boone sticks with Stanton in cleanup spot 

Amid calls to shake up the lineup following the Dodgers’ effective use of left-handed relievers against the Yankees’ lefty-heavy batting order in the series opener, Yankees manager Aaron Boone opted to keep Giancarlo Stanton in the cleanup spot. Boone emphasized the importance of Stanton’s power in a prime RBI role, choosing stability over change despite the Dodgers’ bullpen success in Game 1.

Meanwhile, Jazz Chisholm Jr. could see more opportunities in the lineup as he builds on his recent two-hit performance, potentially positioning himself for a larger role if he continues his momentum at the plate.

The Yankees are also looking to Aaron Judge to find his rhythm, as missed scoring opportunities in the opener underscored the need for production from their captain. Judge, unable to capitalize with runners on base in Game 1, will be crucial for the Yankees’ offense to keep pace with a Dodgers lineup that consistently delivers in key moments, as Freddie Freeman’s timely RBI demonstrated.

With Game 2 looming as a pivotal chance to even the series, the Yankees are eager to secure a win before returning to Yankee Stadium for three straight home games, where they hope to regain control of the series.

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