Dodgers back at Yankee Stadium for first time since 2024 World Series

Dodgers took the series opener 2-1 on Friday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

The Dodgers returned to Yankee Stadium for the first time since the 2024 World Series and got the win! https://t.co/tpR2 Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: The Dodgers are in the Bronx to face the Yankees for the first time since the 2024 World Series. First pitch is scheduled with the score at 0-0 and the game not yet underway.

Why it matters: Los Angeles enters at 59-33 and on a one-game winning streak, while New York sits at 48-40 on a one-game skid. The Dodgers took Friday's series opener 2-1 at Yankee Stadium.

By the numbers: Dodgers: 59-33, last five WLLLW, averaging 5.2 runs scored and 3.7 allowed. Yankees: 48-40, last five LWWWW, averaging 4.7 runs scored and 3.9 allowed. Most recent meeting: Dodgers 2, Yankees 1 (July 17).

What to watch: Both clubs will announce probable starters ahead of first pitch as the series continues at Yankee Stadium.

Sources

@MLBONFOX 2026-07-18T18:52:20.923068+00:00

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