Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 2 scores and live updates: Lineups, predictions, odds and latest
Stephen J. Nesbitt: As disastrous as the end of Game 1 was for the Yankees, they didn’t play a worse ballgame. Better routes, better throws, better pitches, better at-bats with the bases loaded against Anthony Banda. Any one of them could have turned that defeat into victory. I see a short outing for Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2 and a crooked number for the Yankees in the middle innings.
Sam Blum: After such a euphoric high, Los Angeles must be feeling pretty confident. The Yankees must have been feeling dejected after such a devastating loss. I’ll take the team that needs to win. Plus I like the Yankees pitching matchup with Rodon on the field for New York. If they win, they’ll take care of business before going home.
Cody Stavenhagen: Game 1 had an epic atmosphere. This World Series might not be so epic if the Dodgers take a 2-0 lead. If the Dodgers win, it will be because they beat Rodon early. I watched Rodon complete the order twice, then the New York lineup had success late against the Dodgers bullpen.
Dan Barbarisi: The Yankees are a veteran team that shouldn’t let that stunner from Game 1 crumble. Rodon somewhat helps counter the elite lefty bats at the top of the Dodgers’ order, although the Dodgers hit lefties well overall. I would be concerned about the Dodgers running all over Rodon, but if he keeps them off base it shouldn’t matter. I like this matchup for the Yankees – they crush right-handed fastballs, and Yamamoto relies on them a lot. They’ve already seen him once this season, so it can’t hurt; He used his slider more in that game but the Yankees should be prepared for that. He gets through the order maybe twice and then it’s on to the bullpen. Aaron Judge could be in for a good night against Yamamoto and Pain Arms. The Yankees must bounce back and tie this series – which is set to go to 7 – back in New York.
Noah Furtado: The Dodgers in 7 are my pick, but the road to November 2 is long, and their visitors played well enough to win Game 1. If the Yankees clear up the details, they should head back to the East Coast with a 1-1 tie and three home games galore, assuming the Dodgers suffer from a big-game hangover. After all, Gibby had already met Freddy,