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Getting Rid of Nail Biting on the Second Night
The World Series stage has been set in Los Angeles for a nail-biting second straight. However, unlike the previous night, the trail team was unable to perform long-term miracles. LA Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia forced out NY Yankees reliever Jose Trevino on a fly out to center field, giving the Dodgers a 4-2 victory. It was their second straight win, giving them a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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Like Yankees reliever Nestor Cortes, who gave up a grand slam off Freddie Freeman in Game 1, Vesia was fresh off an injury that kept him out of the NLCS. Still, he returned to action, relieving Blake Treinen after loading the bases. Despite the increasing pressure, Vesia was able to defeat Trevino, much to the delight of the 52,725 spectators at Dodgers Stadium.
Dodgers’ Stellar Pitching Outpaces Offensive Ability
The Dodgers, famous for their offensive tactics, showed remarkable resilience during the game, highlighted by Vesia’s performance and Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s exceptional first innings.
Yamamoto Delivers One of His Best Shows Ever
Yamamoto, who has been recovering from an arm injury, delivered arguably his strongest performance since defeating the Yankees in early June. He pitched 6 1/3 innings, gave up just one hit, walked two, and struck out four, including Aaron Judge twice. His varied five-pitch repertoire was as effective as ever, throwing 86 pitches with no pressure and plenty of movement.
Yankees Struggle Against Yamamoto’s Electric Pitching
The Yankees struggled throughout the game, unable to find their rhythm against Yamamoto’s powerful pitching. Yamamoto’s split seems to go in many directions, keeping his composure and striking impressively.
Dodgers’ Offseason Signing Yamamoto Proves His Worth
Yamamoto, who signed a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers in less than a season, has certainly justified his high price tag. After a shaky start, he found his groove, with his ERA dropping below 3.00 in June.
Dodgers Face Uncertainty With Ohtani Injury
With Ohtani scheduled for an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of his shoulder injury, the Dodgers are facing some uncertainty. However, their confidence is not shaken, as they believe they can continue their winning streak even if Ohtani is forced to sit out.
Resilient Dodgers Confident Despite Injuries
Despite several injury setbacks this season, including their starting pitcher, Mookie, and Freddie, the Dodgers remain a concern. They believe their recent performances, especially from Jack Flaherty and Yamamoto, show their depth and ability to win even if Ohtani can’t play. Their impressive bullpen has been their saving grace in the postseason, and they hope this continues throughout the World Series.
