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Dodgers Vs Yankees Match Player Stats
The highly anticipated matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 1st, 2025, lived up to its billing as a clash of titans, but it was the Yankees who ultimately emerged victorious with a commanding 7-3 win at Dodger Stadium. This game, part of a crucial interleague series, showcased strong pitching from the Yankees and timely hitting that capitalized on the Dodgers’ defensive miscues.
Pitching Duel and Early Innings
The game featured a pitching matchup between two promising arms: Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers and Ryan Yarbrough for the Yankees. Yamamoto, the highly touted Dodgers’ ace, had been enjoying a strong season, boasting a 6-3 record and a sub-2.00 ERA coming into the game. However, the Yankees’ offense proved to be a formidable challenge.
The Yankees wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, putting up a run in the first inning. While the Dodgers responded with a run of their own in the second, the third inning proved to be a turning point.
The Yankees exploded for three runs, highlighted by a towering 425-foot home run to center field by Brent Rice, which scored Aaron Judge, who had walked earlier. Anthony Volpe then singled, advanced to third on an Austin Wells single, and scored on a wild pitch by Yamamoto, further extending the Yankees’ lead to 4-1.
Yamamoto struggled to find his rhythm, giving up a season-high seven hits and striking out only two batters in just 3 2/3 innings, both season lows for him. This early exit put significant pressure on the Dodgers’ bullpen.
Box Score & Player Statistics
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | LOB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| P. Goldschmidt 1B | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.333 | 0.394 | 0.495 | 0.889 |
| T. Grisham CF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.253 | 0.351 | 0.528 | 0.879 |
| A. Judge RF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.391 | 0.49 | 0.739 | 1.229 |
| B. Rice DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0.25 | 0.35 | 0.5 | 0.85 |
| J. Domínguez LF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.247 | 0.333 | 0.447 | 0.78 |
| C. Bellinger PH-LF | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.253 | 0.324 | 0.443 | 0.767 |
| A. Volpe SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.239 | 0.319 | 0.429 | 0.748 |
| A. Wells C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.212 | 0.289 | 0.291 | 0.58 |
| D. LeMahieu 2B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.239 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
| O. Peraza 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0.159 | 0.222 | 0.206 | 0.428 |
| TOTALS | 37 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | LOB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| S. Ohtani DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.293 | 0.39 | 0.655 | 1.045 |
| T. Hernandez RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.291 | 0.317 | 0.543 | 0.86 |
| F. Freeman 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.365 | 0.431 | 0.624 | 1.055 |
| W. Smith C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.444 | 0.503 | 0.948 |
| A. Pages LF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.279 | 0.329 | 0.481 | 0.81 |
| T. Edman CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.247 | 0.287 | 0.487 | 0.774 |
| M. Muncy 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.227 | 0.346 | 0.403 | 0.749 |
| E. Hernandez 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.239 | 0.302 | 0.444 | 0.747 |
| M. Rojas SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.218 | 0.244 | 0.287 | 0.532 |
| a- H. Kim PH-SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.413 | 0.449 | 0.587 | 1.036 |
| TOTALS | 32 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Pitching Decisions:
- Win: Ryan Yarbrough (NYY) (3-0)
- Loss: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) (6-4)
- Save: None
Important Factors and Analysis
Several factors contributed to the Yankees’ victory:
- Yamamoto’s struggles: While typically dominant, Yamamoto had an uncharacteristically short and ineffective outing. His inability to contain the Yankees’ bats early on forced the Dodgers to go to their bullpen much earlier than anticipated.
- Timely hitting by the Yankees: The Yankees consistently put pressure on the Dodgers’ pitching, especially in the third and fifth innings, capitalizing on opportunities and extending their lead with key hits.
- Yankees’ pitching depth: Ryan Yarbrough’s strong performance, a testament to his ability to pitch effectively against his former team, provided the stability the Yankees needed. The bullpen held firm after his departure, preventing the Dodgers from completing a comeback.
- Momentum: Coming into this series, the Yankees were on a hot streak, having won five straight games and 16 of their last 20. The Dodgers, on the other hand, had lost some momentum recently. This difference in recent performance could have played a role in the confidence and execution of both teams.
- Home Runs: While the Dodgers hit three solo home runs, the Yankees’ home run by Brent Rice was a two-run shot, which proved to be a more impactful play in a tight game.
Context & Narrative Layers
Rivalry Intensity
This game took place amid a storied rivalry. The Dodgers and Yankees met in last year’s World Series, with the Dodgers prevailing. The June 1 matchup at Dodger Stadium served as a reminder of that chapter.
Emotional Subplot: Yarbrough Returns
Yarbrough’s history with LA adds a compelling emotional layer: a former Dodger thriving against his old clubs at his former home park. His 17 whiffs were “one shy of the season-high against the Dodgers,” and his 6-inning performance was hailed as “the best since Skenes.”
Health Watch
Yankees lost Domínguez to a thumb contusion during the game, and reliever Luke Weaver suffered a hamstring strain warming up. While neither injury currently seems severe, they bear attention as the Yankees head to Cleveland after an off day.
Turning Points – Inning Breakdown
- 1st Inning: Domínguez’s RBI single, aided by an Andy Pages error, gave the Yankees an early lead.
- 2nd Inning: Dodgers struck back through Edman’s solo homer—their only lead of the night.
- 3rd Inning: Rice’s two-run homer and a Yankees wild pitch on Yamamoto built a 4–1 advantage.
- 5th Inning: RBI singles by LeMahieu and Peraza widened the lead to 6–1 .
- 7th Inning: Dodgers powered back with solo shots by Pages and Muncy but failed to cut the lead further.
- 9th Inning: LeMahieu’s RBI double sealed the deal at 7–3
Key Takeaways
- Yankees’ resilience: Snapping the sweep and displaying depth by leaning on Yarbrough and mid-tier sluggers.
- Pitching matchups decided the night: Yarbrough’s guile overcame speed, while Yamamoto’s splitter faltered.
- Rivalry intensifies: With momentum and morale on the line after an 18–2 loss the day before.
- Injury updates: Domínguez and Weaver injuries not serious…yet.
What’s Next?
- Yankees will return home to the AL Central–leading the Cleveland Guardians, with Carlos Rodón set to take the mound. They’ll look to maintain momentum.
- Dodgers regroup with Dustin May scheduled for their next start. Dodgers aim to refocus after this loss
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