Game Details
- Matchup: New York Yankees (35-22) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (36-22)
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN
Game Overview
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in a highly anticipated World Series rematch, marking their first meeting since the Dodgers’ dominant 4-1 victory in the 2024 Fall Classic. Both teams enter the matchup tied at 35-22, leading their respective divisions.
The Yankees dropped the series opener 8-5, with Shohei Ohtani blasting two home runs for Los Angeles. The Dodgers have won three straight home games, while the Yankees are 17-12 on the road this season.
Key Players to Watch
- New York Yankees:
- Aaron Judge – Leads the team with 19 home runs, batting .336 with a 1.174 OPS.
- Paul Goldschmidt – Veteran slugger hitting .307, providing offensive depth.
- Cody Bellinger – Former Dodger, now a Yankee, batting .252 with 10 home runs.
- Los Angeles Dodgers:
- Shohei Ohtani – MVP frontrunner, leading MLB with 20 home runs, batting .292.
- Mookie Betts – Power-speed threat, hitting .289 with 12 stolen bases.
- Freddie Freeman – Batting .315, ranking top 10 in OBP.
Pitching Matchup
- New York Yankees:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2, 2.45 ERA, 68 K)
- Yamamoto has been dominant, holding opponents to a .215 batting average.
- He faces a tough challenge against the Dodgers’ high-powered lineup.
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Ryan Yarbrough (3-3, 4.32 ERA, 42 K)
- Yarbrough has struggled with command, posting a 1.35 WHIP.
- He will need to limit the Yankees’ power hitters to keep Los Angeles competitive.
The Dodgers have won 65.1% of games when favored this season, while the Yankees have won 57.1% of games as underdogs. Los Angeles’ home-field advantage and Ohtani’s offensive firepower make them slight favorites.
Game Odds
New York Yankees 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 31, 2025
