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Time of India
9 hours ago
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- Time of India
What happened when Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani faced off in New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers World Series rematch
People watching baseball on Friday night at Dodger Stadium were amazed by the amazing home run battle between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in the very first inning. Both of these MVPs showed why they are baseball's best hitters, exciting the crowd of 53,276 and making history in the process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aaron Judge started the show with a massive solo home run that travelled 446 feet over dead centre and was his 19th home run of the season. The New York Yankees captain's home run made him tie outfielder Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies for third in the major league home run rankings. Shohei Ohtani struck back right away in the bottom part of the inning, hitting a home run in the centre field on the first pitch thrown by Max Fried. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani make Major League Baseball history with unprecedented achievement The remarkable sequence marked the first time in Major League Baseball history that reigning Most Valuable Player award winners have homered in the first inning of the same game. Previously, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants and Miguel Tejada of the Oakland Athletics held the distinction as the first reigning Most Valuable Player recipients to homer in the same game on June 30, 2002, though not in the opening frame. Shohei Ohtani hits 2 home runs vs. Aaron Judge & the Yankees 🎯 | ESPN MLB Playfully, Aaron Judge made a joke about Shohei Ohtani, saying he was trying to mimic what Aaron Judge did. The New York Yankees hitter stated that winning and helping the team were much more important to him than personal achievements. Speaking through an interpreter, Shohei Ohtani noted that scoring another run would enable the Los Angeles Dodgers to maintain their momentum. Los Angeles Dodgers complete dramatic comeback victory behind Shohei Ohtani's multi-homer performance Despite the New York Yankees building a 4-1 advantage with additional home runs from Austin Wells and Trent Grisham in the second inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers orchestrated a stunning comeback to secure an 8-5 victory. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shohei Ohtani delivered the decisive blow with his second home run of the night in the sixth inning, his 22nd of the season and 15th of May, tying him with Pedro Guerrero and Duke Snider for the most home runs in a single month in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history. The two-way superstar is currently on pace for an unprecedented 63-home run, 32-steal season, which would surpass his own historic 50-50 achievement from the previous campaign. The New York Yankees entered the series with a commanding 35-20 record, leading the American League East division by seven games, while the Los Angeles Dodgers held a 34-22 record with a two-game lead in the National League West division. Where to watch: Fans can catch the remainder of this weekend series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers on Fox Sports, with games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Also Read: The World Series rematch continues to deliver the star power and excitement that make this rivalry one of baseball's most compelling storylines, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend series between two championship-calibre organisations.
Fox Sports
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani swap home runs in first meeting since World Series
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani wasted no time reintroducing themselves to one another. In the first meeting between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees since October's electric World Series, Judge and Ohtani both went yard, with Judge kicking things off at the top of the first inning. Ohtani responded with a home run of his own to even things up and end the first frame knotted up. Ohtani leads all of Major League Baseball with 21 home runs in 55 outings this season. Judge isn't far behind with 19 home runs in 56 games for the Yankees. He trails only Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners in home runs in the American League. The Yankees lead MLB in home runs with 92, four ahead of the No. 2 Dodgers (88). Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Fox Sports
19 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Juan Soto 'trying to do a little bit too much' at the plate, Mets president says
NEW YORK — Typically, an end-of-May press conference with David Stearns would revolve around the team's performance up to this point. The Mets president of baseball operations has said that he views Memorial Day as a mark on the baseball calendar that paints a sample size of how the team is performing. But the Mets, who spent 35 days in first place and have the sixth-best record in Major League Baseball, are doing alright. It's their $765 million slugger that's sparking interest and concern. Juan Soto just recorded the worst 50-game start to a season in his career. He entered Friday night hitless in his last 16 at-bats. He has a .224 batting average and .745 OPS, both of which are well below his career averages of .281 and .941, respectively. As May comes to a close, Soto has just eight home runs and has grounded into 10 double plays. For perspective, Soto had 15 home runs at this point last year, and he grounded into 10 double plays in his entire season with the Yankees. "This hasn't been a month where he's performed up to the Juan Soto standard that everyone's become accustomed to, and that's a very, very high standard," Stearns said in a press conference on Friday at Citi Field. "But players go through ups and downs, even the best of players go through ups and downs, and it's our job to continue to help him get through that." Most astonishingly, Soto this year is batting .130 with runners in scoring position. Putting up goose eggs in high-leverage situations is unlike him. In his career, he boasts a .286 batting average with runners in scoring position. "Do I think he's trying to do a little bit too much right now? Yeah. I think he's probably trying to do a little bit too much right now," Stearns said. "And that is natural for a player who cares about improving." How difficult is it to break out of that cycle of pressing at the plate? "I don't know," Stearns said. "I mean, I've clearly never sat in that seat. None of us has, and it's a very unique position that he's in. … Maybe it'll take a bloop, or a couple of bloops. Or maybe it takes connecting on one or two, to exhale a little bit. But I would imagine it is difficult when the results don't come." Soto is coming off a career year in the Bronx, where he hit 41 home runs, scored a league-high 128 runs, and recorded a .288 batting average to go with a .989 OPS. After helping the Yankees get to the World Series, he went through a noisy free agency that commanded the full attention of the league, before winding up in a bidding war between the Bronx and Queens. In December, his free agency finally culminated in a seismic decision to sign with the Mets. Soto's 15-year, $765 million deal is the largest contract in professional sports history. Sure, baseball pundits expected Soto, a generational hitter, to sign a record-breaking deal. But the contract he ended up commanding was a shock to every corner of the industry. Fairly or not, for the rest of his Mets career, Soto's performance will be judged in the context of that contract. The bright lights won't dim even when the Mets (34-22) are playing well right now, one-third of the way through the regular season. Stearns maintained that Soto, while frustrated with his results, is too talented to allow these struggles to persist. He's confident the slugger will turn his season around soon. "He's still helping us win games, and I'm aware that the OPS isn't where he would want it," Stearns said. "It's not where we would want it. It's not where our fans would want it. I get that. But I can't say it's not for lack of work behind the scenes. He's working, he's trying. He certainly wants results at a higher level than what we've seen so far. I'm pretty confident we're going to get those. "But, I also understand it is natural when a player signs a big contract — and this was a really big contract — because the results aren't immediate, there are going to be questions, and there are going to be reactions. And I certainly get that. And I think Juan does too." Deesha Thosar covers Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at @DeeshaThosar . recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees: Predicted lineup, how to watch, start time and more
Image Source: Getty Two star-studded Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, will face each other in the match. The game is set at 10:10 p.m. ET on May 30, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. This interleague slugfest comes with rail coast-to-coast rivalry, but also a taste of what it could be like in the World Series. Star-studded lineups highlight the primetime matchup Both teams are loaded with All-Star-caliber talent, and their projected lineups for Friday night underscore the depth and firepower fans can expect. New York Yankees projected lineup: Anthony Volpe (SS) Aaron Judge (RF) Paul Goldschmidt (1B) Giancarlo Stanton (DH) Gleyber Torres (2B) Alex Verdugo (LF) DJ LeMahieu (3B) Jose Trevino (C) Estevan Florial (CF) Aaron Judge still paces the club with a .423 average and 11 homers, and Volpe's emergence at shortstop has stabilized the top of the order. With established hitters like Goldschmidt and Stanton in the middle of the lineup, the Yankees are constructed to score in gobs. Yankees SWEEP Angels with LA Dodgers Rematch Up Next | 1231 Los Angeles Dodgers projected lineup: Shohei Ohtani (DH) Mookie Betts (SS) Freddie Freeman (1B) Teoscar Hernández (RF) Max Muncy (3B) Will Smith (C) Michael Conforto (LF) Tommy Edman (2B) Andy Pages (CF) The Dodgers are unbeatable, too. The vibe comes from Ohtani at the top as a leadoff DH, followed by Betts and Freeman — a pair of former MVPs —looking forward in the lineup. Teoscar Hernández is in the midst of a breakout campaign, and the bottom of the order has speed options — and versatility with Edman and Pages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This could be a battle of pitching and timely hitting, even as each squad's bats are certainly capable of scoring in bunches. How to watch and what to expect in the Los Angeles Dodgers vs the New York Yankees match The game will appear on Apple TV+ as part of Major League Baseball's Friday Night Baseball. It is also available to stream on smart TVs, mobile devices, and computers to those who have an Apple TV+ subscription. Also Read: Why the Los Angeles Angels' offence continues to struggle after loss to the New York Yankees And with first place in both leagues at stake and so many top-heavy rosters, this isn't just a regular-season series — it's a prime-time baseball event. Playoff-type atmosphere under the lights in Los Angeles.
Fox Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Last Night in Baseball: Chris Sale makes strikeout history
There is always baseball happening — almost too much baseball for one person to handle themselves. That's why we're here to help, though, by sifting through the previous days' games, and figuring out what you missed, but shouldn't have. Here are all the best moments from last night in Major League Baseball: Sale speeds to 2,500 Ks Chris Sale, while facing the Phillies on Thursday in the second game of a doubleheader, recorded the 2,500th strikeout of his career. Sale pitched six shutout innings, scattering a pair of hits and three walks while striking out eight batters — the last of which let him finish the day at exactly 2,500. It's notable as more than just a round number, too, as Sale is the fastest-ever pitcher to reach 2,500 punch outs, in just 2,026 career innings. He's also just the 40th player to ever reach that many career strikeouts, which, when combined with the speed with which he got here, is incredible to consider given that he was a reliever for the White Sox for the first two years of his MLB career before transitioning to the rotation. A reliever who struck out 111 batters in 94.2 innings, sure, but still. The list gets even shorter from here, however: when Clayton Kershaw (2,974 career Ks) gets to 3,000 strikeouts, he'll be merely the 20th to ever get that many in an MLB career. Sale is next up among active players, at 2,500, and should be able to get there as well, so long as he can stay healthy and effective for a little bit longer. That's been a question with him more often than you'd like, especially on the health side, but there's no denying that this guy can still miss bats. He led the National League in strikeouts in 2024 en route to a Cy Young, and it was the third time he led his league. In 2017 with the Red Sox, he led the majors with 308 of them. He's currently in sixth in 2025, despite a slow start to the year, but he's recorded 62 strikeouts in his last 48.2 innings while posting a 1.66 ERA in that eight-start stretch, so it's safe to say he's in fine form once more. Blue Jays hit 4 HRs in 12-0 victory The Blue Jays and Athletics are playing a four-game series this weekend, and Toronto kicked things off by… well, kicking the A's, mostly. Four home runs in a 12-0 victory is a great/terrible way to start off a series, depending on which side of things you're on. Ernie Clement (a three-run homer), Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (two-run blast), Bo Bichette (two-run dinger) and George Springer (solo shot) were responsible for the flurry of long balls, with Athletics' starter Jacob Lopez responsible for giving up the first two, and Anthony Maldonado the later ones. The day went beyond those four players going yard, however: that was just eight of Toronto's 12 runs accounted for. Clement actually added another two RBIs to the mix on a day in which he went 3-for-5 with a double on top of the homer, and Bichette added another RBI, along with a double, as well. What's a little terrifying about the Jays scoring 12 runs is that they stranded nearly as many runners as they plated: they had 18 hits and five walks on the day, went 6-for-11 with runners in scoring position, and left 11 runners on the bases. So, you know. Could have been worse, A's fans. Could have been a lot worse. Today's a new day and all that, and maybe it'll be better than yesterday. It would be difficult for it to get worse and all. Fan catch This is incredible. Ernie Clement's aforementioned three-run homer went in and out of the glove of a young Blue Jays' fan in attendance, which must have felt just awful. So close to the rarest of souvenirs, yet so far. When would this kid ever have the chance to catch a home run from a Blue Jays' player, or any player, again? Not all that long, it turns out. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s shot went to the exact same location, except this time, it stayed in the young fan's glove. Which pumped them up just a bit, as you can see. Now there's a story that no one will believe years from now — good thing it was caught by the cameras, huh? Nationals 7-run 10th You get into extra innings, and anything could happen. It's like a brand new ballgame, only without starting pitchers. The Mariners and Nationals went into extras in Seattle on Thursday, tied 2-2, and things started out innocently enough. The Nats scored on a sac fly to deep right, giving them a 3-2 lead courtesy Daylen Lile's first RBI in the majors. Ho-hum, such is the way of things when you start a runner in scoring position in the 10th. And then, the Nats kept scoring. CJ Abrams doubled. James Wood was intentionally walked. Nathaniel Lowe then scored Abrams with a single to left, then the bases were loaded on a fielder's choice gone wrong. Luis Garcia Jr. would double, scoring two, then Josh Bell would homer, putting the Nationals up 9-2. The Mariners would get one back in the bottom half of the 10th to make it a 9-3 Washington victory, in a series that just kind of went like that. The Mariners won the first game on Tuesday, 9-1, then the Nationals blanked Seattle 9-0 on Wednesday. We should have known all along that one of these teams would plate nine runs again on Thursday, even if things were slow on that front for 9/10ths of the game. Simpson doesn't need a hit to score Chandler Simpson is fast. If you've seen him run before, you already know this. On Thursday, he drew a walk against Astros' pitcher Ryan Gusto, and then stole second base a few pitches later. Not satisfied with one theft, Simpson went for a second just three pitches later: on another low breaking ball, he took off for third, and the throw ended up off-target and in left field. Simpson picked himself up — once the diving third baseman, Isaac Paredes, was no longer on top of him — and headed home on an E2. The Rays would win, 13-3, so it's not as if Simpson's run happened in a moment where they absolutely had to create a run out of practically nothing. But he showed he could do it, through the patience to draw a walk, waiting for the right pitches to go on to give himself an edge, and being enough of a nuisance to everyone that, eventually, there was a rushed throw, and a chance to score. That's going to come in real handy someday. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! 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