Yankees vs Dodgers predictions
All eyes will be on Aaron Judge as the New York Yankees head out to Dodger Stadium, and honestly, who can blame us? The guy’s been on a tear this season, and with his current hot streak, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him clock another home run and drive in at least a run or two. Cody Bellinger and Jasson Dominguez should both make some noise at the plate as well, with Bellinger especially looking like a solid bet for a couple of hits and maybe a run scored. With Ryan Yarbrough on the mound, Yankees fans will want to see him keep the Dodgers’ offense in check—if he can rack up a handful of strikeouts and limit serious damage early, the Yankees could set the tempo.
On the other side, the Los Angeles Dodgers are coming into this matchup with swagger, especially after Tommy Edman’s monster four-hit game. He could easily keep that momentum going and be a spark plug from the top of the order, and when you add Shohei Ohtani’s power and Freddie Freeman’s ability to get on base, this Dodgers lineup feels almost unfair. I’m expecting Ohtani to crush at least one extra-base hit and possibly go yard, while Teoscar Hernandez could rack up some RBIs if he’s seeing the ball well. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to start, Dodgers fans can be pretty optimistic—his mix of strikeouts and run prevention should put LA in a strong position from the jump.
Considering how both teams have produced so far this year, I’d say it’s shaping up to be a high-energy, hard-hitting affair. But if you’re asking who takes this one? The Dodgers just look too tough—especially at home, where they’ve been dominant all season. With that potent lineup and Yamamoto on the bump, it feels like LA has the edge to make it three straight in this regular season series. Still, with the Yankees’ bats, anything can happen—so if you’re a baseball fan, get comfy and enjoy what should be a classic showdown under the lights.
