The New York Yankees faced their worst loss of the season in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers with a score of 14-0. This defeat marked a new low for the team, surpassing their previous season low of 13-5, which was set on April 12 against Toronto.
Pitching Struggles
Domingo German started for the Yankees but struggled significantly:
- Allowed eight hits and three walks.
- Struck out four in just four innings pitched.
- Threw a career-high 94 pitches before being replaced with runners on base.
German’s outing ended abruptly after consecutive singles to Will Smith and Gavin Lux with one out in the fifth inning. Michael King took over but also struggled, giving up seven hits over two innings without recording an out.
Key Moments in the Game
- King walked Cody Bellinger leading off the sixth inning.
- Allowed a single to Trayce Thompson followed by a home run from Freddie Freeman, extending Los Angeles’ lead to eight runs.
- The Dodgers’ offense overwhelmed King and reliever Ron Marinaccio, who combined to give up seven runs on nine hits over two innings without recording an out.
Dodgers’ Offensive Dominance
Los Angeles’ bats were led by:
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Mookie Betts:
- Went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and scored twice.
- Hit his first postseason home run since joining Los Angeles in free agency last offseason.
- Became the only player other than Mike Trout since at least World War II to hit multiple postseason home runs within the first five games played with a new team.
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Freddie Freeman:
- Also went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, including his second postseason homer this year.
- Scored twice and drove in one more runner than he had all regular season.
Freeman is now tied for the most multi-homer games this postseason among active players alongside Aaron Judge.
- Justin Turner:
- Drove home two more runners than he did all regular season going into the playoffs.
- Finished the night 2-for-5 with two RBIs, tying the game record for most extra-base hits (two doubles) off left-handed pitcher Domingo German.
The Yankees will need to regroup quickly as they face the daunting task of overcoming this significant setback in the series.
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