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Heroes, zeros from Yankees’ Game 2 World Series loss: LA reliever shuts down Bombers’ rally

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Heroes, zeros from Yankees’ Game 2 World Series loss: LA reliever shuts down Bombers’ rally

Heroes, zeros and the inside pitch from the Yankees’ 4-2 World Series Game 2 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday night in Los Angeles:  

Hero

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched like an ace and allowed just a solo homer to Juan Soto over 6 ¹/₃ innings.

Zero

Carlos Rodon allowed four runs — and three homers — in just 3 ¹/₃ innings as the Yankees’ supposed rotation advantage has turned on its head through two games.

Alex Vesia celebrates after getting Jose Trevino to fly out to end the game in the Yankees' 4-2 loss the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26, 2024.
Alex Vesia celebrates after getting Jose Trevino to fly out to end the game in the Yankees’ 4-2 loss the Dodgers in Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26, 2024. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Unsung hero

Lefty Alex Vesia came in to get the final out with the bases loaded in the top of the ninth, as pinch-hitter Jose Trevino flied out to center.

Key stat

1: Number of hits the Yankees got off Yamamoto.

Quote of the night

“Yankees suck,’’ from the Dodger Stadium crowd

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