The Los Angeles Dodgers are poised to complete a sweep of their weekend series against the New York Yankees on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium, a venue that has already witnessed a dramatic opener and a rain‑delayed second game.
After a rain‑soaked postponement on Saturday, the Dodgers returned to the mound on Sunday afternoon and rode a dominant start from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who tossed a complete game with seven strikeouts while allowing just two runs. The effort helped Los Angeles secure a 2‑1 victory in the first contest of the doubleheader.
A Rain‑Delayed Doubleheader
Manager Dave Roberts announced that the nightcap will be approached as a bullpen game, with right‑hander Will Klein slated to open the contest. Klein, who has posted a 2.41 ERA over 37.1 innings this season, will hand the ball to the relievers after a brief stint.
The Dodgers have also promoted right‑hander Kyle Hurt to the 27th man, giving the club an extra arm after his recent struggles and a 4.88 ERA in 31.1 innings. Hurt’s addition underscores the team’s depth as they look to close out the series.
Los Angeles will field a star‑studded lineup that includes Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, and Max Muncy, among others. The group has combined for a potent mix of power and speed, even though the team has gone homerless in its last outing.
Across the Bronx, New York will counter with Ryan Yarbrough, who enters the game with a 4.14 ERA across 24 appearances this season, setting up a compelling matchup between the two bullpen arms.
The game will be televised nationally on NBC and streamed via Peacock, while radio listeners can tune in to AM570 for English commentary and KTNQ 1020 AM for Spanish coverage.