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Game 1 of the World Series has arrived!
The much-anticipated clash between two of Major League Baseball's legendary franchises is here, featuring Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees going up against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
We’ll provide comprehensive coverage, including live updates and in-game analysis, as well as key takeaways after the final pitch and what lies ahead for each team.
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Los Angeles Dodgers 6, New York Yankees 3 (10 innings)
Dodgers lead series 1-0
Dodgers: The Dodgers' relentless offense was once again on display in Game 1 of the World Series, contributing to their continued success in the playoffs. Although they missed key run-scoring opportunities in the sixth and seventh innings, failing to capitalize with a runner in scoring position and no outs each time, they finally broke through in the 10th.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had earlier manufactured a run for the Yankees in the top half, singling, stealing two bases, and scoring on a groundout. The Dodgers responded swiftly, putting runners on first and second with one out. After Alex Verdugo made a spectacular catch, both runners advanced, setting the stage for Freddie Freeman to step up with the bases loaded. He delivered a walk-off grand slam, despite battling a sprained right ankle throughout the month. Freeman's resilience inspired his teammates and proved crucial in this tight matchup against Gerrit Cole. — Alden Gonzalez
Yankees: Aaron Boone's choice to bring in Nestor Cortes with one out in the 10th inning will be analyzed closely. Tim Hill, the Yankees' best left-handed reliever this postseason, had only given up one earned run in 5⅔ innings across seven playoff appearances. In contrast, Cortes hadn’t pitched since September 18 due to a flexor strain in his left forearm. After Verdugo's catch nearly closed out the game, Freeman capitalized on a fastball to end a wild contest. — Jorge Castillo
Ohtani/Judge Tracker: After a quiet first three at-bats, Shohei Ohtani made a significant impact in the eighth inning, smashing a double off the right-field fence and advancing to third on a defensive miscue by the Yankees. He then scored the tying run on Mookie Betts' sacrifice fly. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge's postseason struggles continued, as he struck out in his first three at-bats before avoiding an 0-fer with a seventh-inning single.
- Ohtani:1-for-5, 1 R, 0 RBI
- Judge: 1-for-5, 0 R, 0 RBI
The Big Question for Game 2: Teams often bounce back from tough losses, but how do they recover from a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series? The Yankees endured a heartbreaking defeat, marked by defensive lapses that they managed to escape. They stole a run in the 10th with Chisholm’s speed, yet Boone’s decision to intentionally walk Mookie Betts to load the bases for Freeman—who had not hit an extra-base hit all postseason—was a calculated risk that backfired spectacularly.
This kind of loss can deeply affect a team, and Boone will need to rally his players before Game 2 to prevent the series from slipping away. There’s no easy fix for the pain of such a loss, but the Yankees must remember why they are here and quickly regain their focus. — Jeff Passan
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