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Dodgers Aim for Series Sweep vs. Yankees
20 Jul
Summary
- Dodgers secured a dramatic 2-1 win with a late home run.
- Yamamoto pitched his first complete game, allowing two runs.
- Dodgers will use a bullpen game against the Yankees.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the verge of sweeping their series against the New York Yankees, with the final game scheduled for Sunday night at Yankee Stadium. The Dodgers clinched the series opener with a dramatic 2-1 victory, highlighted by a go-ahead home run from Max Muncy and crucial defensive plays.
In the second game, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered an exceptional performance, throwing his first complete game of the regular season. He allowed just two runs over nine innings while striking out seven batters. Offensively, the Dodgers scored eight runs on ten hits in that game, demonstrating strong hitting without relying on home runs.
For the Sunday night finale, the Dodgers plan to utilize a bullpen game. Thanks to Yamamoto's complete game and an impromptu off-day on Saturday, their bullpen is expected to be well-rested and available. Right-hander Will Klein will serve as the opener for the Dodgers, boasting a 2.41 ERA this season. The Yankees will counter with left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, who has a 4.14 ERA. The Dodgers have also called up right-hander Kyle Hurt as their 27th man for the doubleheader.
The first pitch for the Sunday night game between the Dodgers and Yankees is scheduled for 4:20 p.m. PT/7:20 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock, with radio coverage on AM570 and KTNQ 1020 AM.
