The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a commanding performance against the New York Yankees, winning 18-2 in Game 1 of their series. Key players included Max Muncy, who homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, and Hyesong Kim, who reached base all five times he batted, contributing two hits, including a home run.
Muncy’s Resurgence
- Muncy’s performance marked a significant turnaround from earlier in the season, where he struggled with a .190 batting average and a .599 OPS before May 14.
- Since then, he has improved dramatically, hitting .298 with a 1.048 OPS, including four home runs and 22 RBIs.
Kim’s Impact
- Hyesong Kim made a notable impact, reaching base in all five plate appearances with:
- Two singles
- One double
- One home run
- One walk
- The Dodgers signed Kim as a free agent this offseason, believing he could significantly contribute to their roster despite limited interest from other teams during spring training.
- After starting the year in the minor leagues, Kim quickly earned a promotion to the majors due to injuries and struggles among players ahead of him on the depth chart.
Ohtani’s Performance
- Shohei Ohtani had three hits but missed the opportunity to hit his first postseason home run since last October.
- He is currently batting .292 this postseason, having struggled earlier in the series with a .219 average over the previous eight games against the Yankees.
Game Highlights
- The victory marked the Dodgers’ second consecutive win over the Yankees, following a stretch where they lost seven of their previous eight meetings.
- Los Angeles took an early lead in the fifth inning:
- Mookie Betts led off with a single.
- Consecutive doubles by Freddie Freeman and Justin Turner followed, with Freeman driving in Betts.
- This marked Freeman’s third game this postseason with at least three RBIs.
Pitching Performance
- Dodgers’ starter Dustin May allowed only one unearned run over four innings before leaving the game due to an injury.
- Gerrit Cole, the Yankees’ starter, allowed four earned runs over five innings, walking four batters and failing to record a strikeout. This loss marked his fourth consecutive defeat despite a strong record at Dodger Stadium prior to this game.
Conclusion
The Dodgers showcased their offensive power and depth in this decisive victory, setting a strong tone for the remainder of the series against the Yankees.
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