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Ohtani’s Two Homers Propel Dodgers to 8-5 Win Over Yankees in World Series Rematch Opener

Los Angeles erased a three-run deficit with a four-run sixth-inning rally to seize a 1-0 series lead 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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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 back-to-back shots to open the contest.
  • New York built a 4-1 advantage on solo homers by Judge (his 19th of the season), Austin Wells and a two-run shot from Trent Grisham.
  • Ohtani’s second homer of the night, his MLB-leading 22nd, led off the sixth inning and ignited the Dodgers’ four-run rally against Max Fried.
  • Despite yielding four homers in six innings, starter Tony Gonsolin picked up the win as Los Angeles’ bullpen preserved the comeback.
  • With the defending champions up 1-0 in the three-game series, Saturday’s matchup features Yankees right-hander Will Warren against Dodgers prospect Landon Knack.