Dodgers cruise but Shohei Ohtani injured in Game 2 victory over Yankees: Takeaways

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are progressing confidently towards a championship in the World Series, having defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 2. Key contributors included Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who allowed just one hit, and the team’s offense, which delivered three home runs. This season, the Dodgers excelled against left-handed pitching with top statistics in OPS and wRC+. Notable performances came from players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, alongside acquisitions such as Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández, who particularly thrived against lefties.

In contrast, the Yankees struggled, particularly Aaron Judge, who had a challenging game with three strikeouts, continuing a tough postseason hitting stretch. Despite recognition for his regular-season success, Judge has been underperforming in this series.

Yamamoto, overcoming earlier season challenges, showcased strong pitching by allowing only one hit in over six innings. Meanwhile, Carlos Rodón of the Yankees faltered, succumbing to the Dodgers' potent lineup after just 3 1/3 innings, giving up four runs. His difficulties handling home runs persisted, as the Dodgers capitalized on his fastballs.

The Yankees must rally and adjust if they're to avoid extending their championship drought.