It’s been a rough weekend for the New York Yankees as they faced off against the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in their own backyard at Yankee Stadium.
Friday night’s matchup set the tone, but unfortunately for the Yankees, it wasn’t in their favor. Despite putting up a fight, they fell short in extra innings, setting the stage for a redemption quest on Saturday.
Aaron Judge, the Yankees’ beacon of power, did his part by launching not one, but two home runs. Yet, even his heroics couldn’t stem the tide of the Dodgers’ dominance. The visiting team flexed their muscles, cruising to an 11-3 victory and leaving the Bronx faithful longing for more.
The absence of Juan Soto, sidelined due to forearm inflammation, dealt a blow to the Yankees’ offensive rhythm. Their bats sputtered in crucial moments, evidenced by their 0-for-7 performance with runners in scoring position. Despite tallying 10 hits, they struggled to convert opportunities into runs, leaving a frustrating 10 men stranded on base.
On the mound, Gavin Stone held court for the Dodgers, delivering a solid performance over 5.2 innings. Despite yielding eight hits, Stone managed to limit the damage to just two earned runs and two walks while punching out six batters. His lone misstep came in the form of a solo shot surrendered to Judge in the third inning, a blip on an otherwise impressive outing.
Yankees vs Dodgers game recap final box score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
| LAD | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| NYY | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
Yankees vs Dodgers results, highlights
