The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a two-game lead over the New York Yankees in the World Series.
The Dodgers beat the Yankees in Game 2 on Saturday, four to two.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto got the win as he dominated the biggest game of his career for the Yankees.
Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernandez sent a clear message about Yamamoto after his two games.
“He’s made for those moments,” Hernandez said.
On the biggest stage of Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s baseball playing life, the 5-foot-5 right-hander was the tallest.
His best start of his rookie season gave the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the World Series and looks even more vital in retrospect. @FabianArdaya:.https://t.co/FAJkv8dBtM pic.twitter.com/EW8SCmxsOq
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 27, 2024
Yamamoto went 6.1 innings, allowing one hit, one earned run and two walks while striking out four and getting the win in Game 2 against the Yankees.
The Dodgers rookie pitcher had one of his best starts of the season in the biggest game of his major league baseball career.
Hernandez did his part in the Dodgers’ win, as he hit a game-winning two-run home run in the third inning.
The Dodgers bring a two-to-nil streak back to the Bronx for Game 3 on Monday.
Walker Buehler will take the mound for the Dodgers as he looks to replicate Yamamoto’s performance in Game 2.
The Dodgers are seeking their eighth World Series title in franchise history and first since 2020 in a Covid-shortened season.
Although they have a two-game lead, the Dodgers will look to avoid giving the Yankees any momentum at home in Game 3 on Monday.
Yamamoto could potentially get another start in the series depending on how the next few games go.
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