Yankees vs Dodgers starting pitchers
- Jack Flaherty for Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gerrit Cole for New York Yankees
Yankees vs Dodgers statistics
Stat |
Yankees |
Dodgers |
Hits |
1352 (Tied-11th) |
1423 (Tied-4th) |
Batting Average |
.248 (9th) |
.258 (4th) |
Runs Batted In |
782 (3rd) |
815 (2nd) |
Runs |
815 (3rd) |
842 (2nd) |
Home Runs |
237 (1st) |
233 (3rd) |
Walks |
672 (1st) |
602 (2nd) |
Stolen Bases |
88 (24th) |
136 (10th) |
Strikeouts |
1326 (20th) |
1336 (19th) |
Pitches |
24965 (1st) |
24779 (3rd) |
Los Angeles Dodgers recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
10/20/24 |
vs New York Mets |
W |
10-5 |
10/18/24 |
@ New York Mets |
L |
12-6 |
10/17/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
10-2 |
10/16/24 |
@ New York Mets |
W |
8-0 |
10/14/24 |
vs New York Mets |
L |
7-3 |
New York Yankees recent games
Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
10/19/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
5-2 F/10 |
10/18/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
8-6 |
10/17/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
7-5 F/10 |
10/15/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
6-3 |
10/14/24 |
vs Cleveland Guardians |
W |
5-2 |
Yankees vs Dodgers predictions
As the New York Yankees gear up to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, all eyes are set on a handful of key players whose performances could tip the scales. Aaron Judge, always a formidable presence, is anticipated to continue his impressive form, possibly adding a home run or two to his tally. Gerrit Cole, on the mound, looks poised for a strong outing, given his knack for maintaining a solid ERA and racking up strikeouts when it counts. Jazz Chisholm, with his blend of speed and agility, might just be the wildcard, potentially grabbing a crucial stolen base or sparking rallies with timely hits.
Switching gears to the Los Angeles Dodgers, their lineup is equally daunting with dynamic players like Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani. Betts, known for his consistency, could be a major thorn in the side for Yankee pitchers, potentially adding multiple hits. Ohtani, a dual-threat, is another player to watch. His powerful batting could see him driving in crucial runs or even going deep with a home run, not to mention his potential impact if he takes the mound.
Considering the prowess on both rosters, this matchup promises to be a nail-biter. However, given the overall balance and recent form, the Dodgers might have a slight edge. Their lineup depth, combined with strong pitching options, positions them well to take an early lead in the series. Of course, in baseball, the game can always swing in surprising directions, but the Dodgers' robust lineup and tactical flexibility might just carry them through in this opening face-off.
Los Angeles Dodgers injuries
- Alex Vesia (RP): Day-To-Day
- Freddie Freeman (1B): Day-To-Day
- Michael Grove (RP): Day-To-Day
- Joe Kelly (RP): Day-To-Day
- Gavin Lux (2B): Day-To-Day
New York Yankees injuries
- Nestor Cortes (SP): 15-Day-IL
- DJ LeMahieu (3B): 10-Day-IL
- JT Brubaker (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Ian Hamilton (RP): Out
- Lou Trivino (RP): 60-Day-IL
Yankees vs Dodgers game info
Venue |
Dodger Stadium |
Location |
Los Angeles, California |
First pitch |
Fri 8:08 PM |
TV |
FOX |
Temperature |
71° |
Chance of Rain |
0% |