The Dodgers emerged victorious in Game 2, however, the mood was dampened by a concerning injury to Shohei Ohtani. The slugger had to leave the game after hurting his shoulder during a steal attempt in the seventh inning of the 4-2 win. As he walked off the field with a trainer, the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium turned somber.
The star-studded home crowd had initially been in high spirits, giving a standing ovation to starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who delivered an impressive performance by allowing only one hit over 6 1/3 innings. This outstanding performance put the Yankees in a difficult position, trailing 0-2 in the series.
Yamamoto’s dominance was briefly interrupted by Juan Soto, who managed to get a hit against him. Soto’s hit was a solo homer in the second inning, making it the only run scored against Yamamoto. The Yankees, who had shown interest in acquiring Yamamoto during the previous offseason, struggled to make an impact in Game 2.
On the other hand, the Dodgers capitalized on a shaky performance by Yankees’ starter Carlos Rodon, who was pulled from the game after just 3 1/3 innings. The Dodgers managed to score runs off homers by Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernandez, and Freddie Freeman, securing their victory.
Despite the Dodgers’ success, the focus shifted to the injury suffered by Shohei Ohtani. The slugger’s condition will be closely monitored as the series moves to The Bronx for Games 3 and 4, set to take place on Monday night. It remains to be seen how Ohtani’s absence will impact the Dodgers’ lineup and their performance in the upcoming games.
As the series continues, all eyes will be on how the Dodgers adjust to Ohtani’s injury and whether the Yankees can bounce back from their current deficit. With the spotlight now on the health of one of their key players, the Dodgers will need to demonstrate resilience and depth to maintain their lead in the World Series.
