World Series Game 2 Preview: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 10/26/2024

Series Preview: New York Yankees at Los Angeles Dodgers with Probable Pitchers 5/30-6/01

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a 1-0 series lead in the World Series over the New York Yankees with a 6-3 extra inning walkoff win. Tonight is game two where the Yankees will look to even things up.

Los Angeles Dodgers (98-64) vs. New York Yankees (94-68)

Game 2:

Date: Saturday, October 26
Time:
8:08 pm EST
Broadcast:
FOX
Field:
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Line: 
Dodgers -150 / O/U 8.5

Probable Starting Pitchers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-0, 5.11 ERA) vs. Carlos Rodon (1-1, 4.40 ERA)

Yamamoto has made three starts this postseason, going 1-0 with a 5.11 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts in 12.1 innings. He made one start against the Yankees this season, going seven shutout innings, and giving up two hits; he walked two and struck out seven. Rodon, who goes for the Yankees, is 1-1 with a 4.40 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts in 14.1 innings this postseason. He didn’t face the Dodgers this season.

Dodgers vs. Yankees Postseason Leaders

Yankees:

AVG – Juan Soto – .333
HR – Giancarlo Stanton – 6
RBI – Giancarlo Stanton – 13
IP – Gerrit Cole – 22.1
ERA – Luke Weaver – 2.25
K – Carlos Rodon – 22

Dodgers:

AVG – Tommy Edman – .354
HR – Mookie Betts – 4
RBI – Mookie Betts – 13
IP – Jack Flaherty – 20.2
ERA – Yoshinobu Yamamoto – 5.11
K – Jack Flaherty – 14

Dodgers vs. Yankees Postseason Numbers

Yankees

AVG: .239 (5)
OPS: .749 (3)
R: 46 (3)
HR: 14 (2)
ERA: 3.47 (4)
K: 85 (4)
WHIP: 1.28 (6)

Dodgers

AVG: .248 (3)
OPS: .782 (1)
R: 76 (1)
HR: 21 (1)
ERA: 4.30 (8)
K: 93 (3)
WHIP: 1.33 (9)

Leave a Reply

MLB Game Recap: Altuve Has Big Day as Astros Dominate Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros played the first of their three-game series tonight at Daikin Park in Houston, TX. Ranger Suarez made his Red Sox debut as he was opposed by Lance McCullers Jr. for the Astros. Boston Red Sox Starting Lineup LF – Roman AnthonySS – Trevor StoryDH – Jarren Duran1B – […]

Read More
Brewers and Giants Make a Trade

Milwaukee Brewers & San Francisco Giants Make a Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers opened the season with a three-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox. Today, they have made a trade with the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Luis Matos for cash considerations. The Brewers start a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays tonight. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Luis Matos Matos can play anywhere […]

Read More
Washington Nationals Roster Transactions | Inside The Diamonds

Washington Nationals Roster Moves 03/30/2026

The Washington Nationals are coming off an opening series win over the Chicago Cubs this past weekend. They now head into Philadelphia to take on division foes. Foster Griffin will take the mound for the Nationals against Taijuan Walker for the Phillies. First pitch is 6:40 PM at Citizens Bank Park. Ahead of tonight’s game […]

Read More