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Ohtani outduels Judge as Dodgers rally to beat Yankees 8-5

A four-run sixth inning rally propelled the defending champions to an 8-5 victory at Dodger Stadium.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees in action against Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Four of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2024 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Dodgers 11-4.
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Yankees.
May 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani became the first reigning MVPs to homer in the first inning of the same game, trading blasts to open the series.
  • Ohtani added a second home run leading off the sixth inning, igniting the Dodgers’ four-run surge that erased a 4-1 deficit.
  • Each starting lineup featured three former MVPs per side, marking the first time in MLB history that six past award winners faced off in one game.
  • Yankees starter Max Fried surrendered four runs in the sixth and departed as Los Angeles seized control of the contest.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday at Dodger Stadium, where New York’s Will Warren will face Los Angeles right-hander Landon Knack.