The latest Yankees-Dodgers series in Los Angeles delivered everything fans expect from this storied rivalry—drama, power hitting, and unexpected twists. The Dodgers dominated the opening games, outscoring the Yankees 26-7, including a historic 18-2 rout powered by Max Muncy’s two three-run homers and a career-high seven RBIs—marking the most runs ever scored by the Dodgers against New York.
Yankees starter Will Warren struggled mightily, giving up nine runs in just 2/3 innings and drawing harsh criticism from fans and media online. The Dodgers lineup pounced early, with RBI singles from Will Smith and Muncy, a sacrifice fly from Michael Conforto, and a key double by Tommy Edman. Muncy’s 400-foot blast in the second inning was his 200th career home run, sending Warren to the showers and igniting a social media frenzy.
On the mound, Dodgers rookie Landon Knack delivered a strong performance, allowing one run and five hits over six innings with six strikeouts, while the Yankees’ offense was largely stifled until late in the game.
Despite the early setbacks, the Yankees avoided a sweep with a 7-3 win in the series finale. Ryan Yarbrough, a former Dodger, limited the potent LA lineup to four hits over six innings. Ben Rice’s two-run homer broke a tie, and DJ LeMahieu contributed four hits. Notably, both Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani went hitless in the finale after homering in the series opener, a rare occurrence for the two MVPs.
The Dodgers’ schedule doesn’t get any easier, but their statement wins over the Yankees prove they remain a force in the National League. Meanwhile, the Yankees’ resilience in the finale keeps their streak of avoiding sweeps alive, but questions linger about their pitching depth after Warren’s rough outing.
With stars like Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, and Landon Knack stepping up for LA, and the Yankees still fighting, this rivalry continues to deliver must-watch baseball—and plenty of suspense for the next showdown.
