Los Angeles Dodgers survive late comeback attempt by New York Yankees to take 2-0 lead in World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers would survive a New York Yankees potential comeback attempt in the ninth inning to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images CNN —
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees by a score of 4-2 to take Game 2 of the World Series Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.
Despite the Dodgers being in control most of the game, New York threatened a late comeback in the ninth inning but would strand the bases loaded.
Still reeling from Friday’s historic Game 1 win, the Dodgers offense brought the same juice early on Saturday.
Tommy Edman, the National League Championship Series (NLCS) MVP, blasted a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning to give Los Angeles a 1-0 lead.
The Yankees responded in the next half inning with a Juan Soto solo home run to tie the game up.
The game did not remain tied for much longer.
Things went off the rails for Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon in the bottom of the third inning after Teoscar Hernandez blasted a two-run home run and Freddie Freeman, the hero of Game 1, followed up with another home run of his own to make it a 4-1 game and ignite the Dodgers fans excitement.
Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was nothing short of dominant, striking out four batters while only giving up one hit in 6.1 innings. He exited to a standing ovation from the Dodgers faithful.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the New York Yankees on the way to the Game 2 win. Alex Slitz/Getty Images
The LA bullpen silenced the Yankees offense until the top of the ninth inning.
Soto, who had the team’s only hit leading up to his at-bat, singled and later advanced to second base on a wild pitch.
Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen struck out Yankees slugger Aaron Judge but the very next at-bat, Giancarlo Stanton drove in New York’s second run of the game to cut into the lead.
The Yankees offense did not stop there.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. singled to right field and Anthony Rizzo was hit by a pitch to load up the bases.
With what FOX announcers called his potential “Derek Jeter moment,” Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe struck out for the second out. The Dodgers pulled Treinen and had Alex Vesia come in to try to close out the game.
Vesia got pinch hitter Jose Trevino to fly out to center field to limit the damage and secure the Game 2 victory.
With a 2-0 series lead, the Dodgers are now two wins away from claiming their eighth World Series crown in franchise history.
Will Smith and Alex Vesia of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their 4-2 win over the New York Yankees following Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 26. Harry How/Getty Images
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo reacts after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning of Game 2. Harry How/Getty Images North
Giancarlo Stanton of the New York Yankees sits in the dugout during the eighth inning. Harry How/Getty Images
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech shushes the New York Yankees dugout during the eighth inning. Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports/Reuters
Fans cheer as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto leaves the game during the seventh inning of Game 2. Julio Cortez/AP
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani holds his arm after suffering an injury while trying to steal second base during the seventh inning. Ohtani eventually walked off the field with trainers holding his left arm. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo tosses his helmet after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of Game 2. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning. The run put the Dodgers up 4-1. Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Yankees outfielder Juan Soto hits a solo home run in the third inning, putting the first points on the board for New York. Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Dodgers fans celebrate a home run hit by Tommy Edman in the second inning of Game 2. Rob Tringali/MLB Photos/Getty Images
The Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in the first inning of Game 2. Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Rapper Ice Cube performs before the game. Alex Slitz/Getty Images
Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón warms up before Game 2. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting a walk-off grand slam in the tenth inning of Game 1 on Friday, October 25. The grand slam gave the Dodgers the 6-3 Game 1 win. Harry How/Getty Images
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates with teammates after his walk-off grand slam. Steph Chambers/Getty Images
The New York Yankees’ Nestor Cortes leaves the field after giving up the walk-off grand slam to Freeman, costing the Yankees Game 1 of the World Series. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Alex Verdugo of the Yankees dives to catch a foul hit by the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani in the tenth inning of Game 1. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Jazz Chisholm Jr. of the Yankees steals second base during the tenth inning of Game 1. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Aaron Judge, right, and fellow Yankees take the field during the eighth inning. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
Dodgers pitcher Brusdar Graterol reacts after striking out Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees during the seventh inning of Game 1. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers is forced out by Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo during the sixth inning. Ashley Landis/AP
The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, left, celebrates his two-run home run with Juan Soto during the sixth inning. The homer put the Yankees up 2-1. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Dodgers outfielder Enrique Hernández scores past New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells on a sacrifice fly ball by Will Smith in the fifth inning of Game 1. It was the first run of the game. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Fans cheer at Dodger Stadium. These two teams last met in the World Series in 1981, which was won by the Dodgers. Steph Chambers/Getty Images
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman breaks his bat as he grounds out in the fourth inning. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty throws to a New York Yankees batter in the second inning of Game 1. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge takes the field ahead of the game. Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Fans sing along with the Mariachi band playing during a tribute to Fernando Valenzuela before the game. Valenzuela, the legendary pitcher whose incredible rise to stardom with the Los Angeles Dodgers captivated baseball fans and created the cultural phenomenon known as “Fernandomania,” died on Tuesday, October 22, at 63. Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images
Country artist Brad Paisley sings the national anthem before Game 1. Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos/Getty Images
Fireworks are set off during the national anthem. Harry How/Getty Images
Fans take a photo inside Dodger Stadium ahead of Game 1. Alex Slitz/Getty Images The best photos from the 2024 World Series Prev Next
After the game, Edman said his play in the postseason is “everything I could have imagined.”
“This is what you work for as a baseball player,” Edman told reporters. “You grind your whole life, take thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of swings of batting practice, just constantly working, working, working.”
“The swing’s never going to be perfect, but try to get as close as you can. And for it to kind of come through on this stage has been really special. Definitely has been a dream of mine for a while.”
Despite the win, a potential dark cloud remains over the Dodgers for the rest of the series.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani left the game in the bottom of the seventh inning after appearing to injure himself on a stolen base attempt. He would stay on the ground in pain and would eventually walk off the field with trainers holding his left arm.
The Fall Classic shifts to the Bronx, New York, for Game 3 on Monday at 8:08 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.
This story has been updated with additional information.