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MLB Power Rankings: Tigers climb back to No. 1 behind Tarik Skubal, Phillies stumble to start June
Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, the Dodgers are apparently doing a spin-off of "Final Destination," Ryan Yarbrough is the Yankees' savior, Cal Raleigh can't stop hitting home runs, Jac Caglianone is finally here, the Rockies continue to make history in the wrong ways, and much more. Let's get started! Advertisement (Please note these power rankings are a combination of current performance and long-term projected outlook) Wichita Wind Surge v. Northwest Arkansas Naturals Top fantasy baseball prospects: Jac Caglianone getting the call, Harry Ford heating up in Tacoma A look at the top fantasy prospects who can help fantasy rosters in 2025 and beyond. Christopher Crawford , Christopher Crawford , Rankings are from the morning of Monday, June 2. 1) Detroit Tigers ⬆️ Last week: 2 The stingy Tigers are back in the No. 1 spot after allowing a total of 11 runs over their last seven games. They've surrendered one run or fewer in five of those games. Tarik Skubal finished off the month of May with scoreless innings on Saturday against the Royals. He struck out 59 batters and walked just two while posting a 2.20 ERA in May. . 2) Chicago Cubs ⬆️ Last week: 6 Advertisement Only Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has driven in more thanks than Pete Crow-Armstrong (28) over the past 30 days. The dynamic center fielder also went golfing last week. 3) New York Mets Last week: 3 After a bit of a stumble, the Mets went 7-2 on their homestand while taking care of business against the dregs of the majors in the White Sox and the Rockies. We saw a first on Sunday, as Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto all homered in the same game. Up next for the Mets, an important showdown against the next team in our rankings. 4) Los Angeles Dodgers Last week: 4 The Dodgers are leading the league in bathroom-related injuries this season. After Freddie Freeman had a mishap in the shower with his surgically-repaired ankle in April, Mookie Betts suffered a fracture in his toe last week after banging it into the wall as he walked into the bathroom in the dark. It's time we give Shohei Ohtani a security detail for his trips to the bathroom. 5) Philadelphia Phillies ⬇️ Last week: 1 Advertisement The Phillies' reign in the top spot didn't last long, as they've lost four straight games, including a sweep at the hands of the Brewers over the weekend. Bryce Harper has been out of the lineup since being hit in the elbow by a Spencer Strider pitch last Tuesday, but he's hopeful to return to start the week. 6) New York Yankees ⬇️ Last week: 3 What an unsung hero Ryan Yarbrough has been. The southpaw helped the Yankees avoid a sweep on Sunday with six innings of one-run ball against the Dodgers. He's now 3-0 with a 2.08 ERA and a 24/5 K/BB ratio over five starts this season. 7) San Diego Padres ⬆️ Last week: 10 Advertisement Manny Machado hit his seventh homer of the season as part of Sunday's 6-4 win over the Pirates. The 32-year-old is now up to 349 career homers and 1,965 career hits. Some significant milestones are approaching for the future Hall of Famer. 8) San Francisco Giants ⬇️ Last week: 7 Camilo Doval lost his grip on the closer role last season, ceding way to Ryan Walker, but the 27-year-old officially got the gig back last week. While his strikeouts have fallen this season, he's sporting a microscopic 1.04 ERA through 27 appearances. 9) St. Louis Cardinals ⬆️ Last week: 11 The Cardinals turned their season around by going 19-8 in May, but they'll have to get by without the hot-hitting Jordan Walker, who hit the injured list this weekend due to left wrist inflammation. 10) Seattle Mariners ⬇️ Last week: 8 Advertisement Cal Raleigh just became the first catcher ever to each 20 home runs before the end of May. "Big Dumper" added another one on Sunday to start the month of June on a strong note. He leads the majors with 23 homers and would probably be the AL MVP favorite if not for that Aaron Judge fellow. 11) Houston Astros ⬆️ Last week: 13 It appeared that Yordan Alvarez was approaching his return from the injured list, but the Astros will have to wait a bit longer after the club found a 'very small fracture' in his right hand. The injury is said to be about 60 percent healed, but the timeline for his return is uncertain. 12) Cleveland Guardians Last week: 12 Advertisement Help is on the way for the Guardians. David Fry made his return from elbow surgery this weekend and Shane Bieber made his first minor league rehab start on Saturday as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery. Bieber should be ready to rejoin Cleveland's rotation around the end of the month. 13) Milwaukee Brewers ⬆️ Last week: 19 The Brewers pulled off their first sweep of the Phillies in 10 years this weekend and have now won seven straight games. Christian Yelich has been raking of late, including a two-homer game on Friday, but he was forced to exit Sunday's game after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative and it doesn't look like a long-term issue. 14) Minnesota Twins ⬇️ Last week: 9 Advertisement Carlos Correa had appeared in 1,157 games in the majors before his first ejection in Saturday's game against the Mariners. While the Twins lost two out of three this weekend, Correa has at least picked things up at the plate since returning from the 7-day concussion injured list. He's hitting .300/.364/.667 with three homers, two doubles, and five RBI in nine games. 15) Toronto Blue Jays ⬆️ Last week: 22 The Blue Jays just pulled off a four-game sweep of the Athletics. With his go-ahead three-run homer Sunday against the A's, Addison Barger is slashing .310/.381/.575 with five homers and 15 RBI over the past 30 days. By the way, check out the average exit velocity leaders in MLB. Advertisement Oneil Cruz - 97.3 mph Shohei Ohtani - 95.8 mph Aaron Judge - 95.6 mph ADDISON BARGER - 95.1 mph 16) Kansas City Royals ⬇️ Last week: 14 The Royals are last in the majors in home runs by a wide margin, but they'll get a much-needed power boost with last year's first-round pick Jac Caglianone reportedly on his way to the majors. The 22-year-old holds a .292/.358/.517 batting line with 17 homers through 79 minor league games, including six in his recent 12-games stretch in Triple-A. This is going to be fun. 17) Atlanta Braves ⬇️ Last week: 16 The Braves are 3-8 since moving to one game over .500 on May 18. So far, the returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. aren't working out as hoped. 18) Tampa Bay Rays ⬇️ Last week: 15 Advertisement It came as somewhat of a surprise to see the Rays demote speedster Chandler Simpson last week, as he was hitting .285 with 19 steals through just 35 games. It would be one thing if that game-changing speed also resulted in him being an elite center fielder, but that simply wasn't the case. He posted -5 defensive runs saved during his time in the majors. With no power in his bat, it is a difficult needle to thread in terms of value. 19) Arizona Diamondbacks ⬇️ Last week: 18 Things are getting increasingly ugly for the Diamondbacks. A day after Brandon Pfaddt was rocked for eight runs without recording an out against the Nationals, Corbin Burnes was forced to exit Sunday's start due to elbow discomfort. 20) Boston Red Sox ⬇️ Last week: 17 Advertisement Garrett Crochet has been everything the Red Sox hoped for and more. He spun another gem Sunday against the Red Sox, and now holds a 1.98 ERA through 13 starts. Of course, that hasn't stopped the Red Sox from being one of the most disappointing teams this season. The Roman Anthony watch continues. 21) Texas Rangers Last week: 21 The Rangers' pitching has exceeded expectations this season (AL-best 3.10), but their lack of offense has kept them outside of the playoff picture so far. Perhaps nobody has exemplified this dynamic more than Adolis Garcia, who owns a shocking .208/.256/.371 batting line through 56 games. He was benched for the third straight game on Sunday as the Rangers try to get him right again. 22) Cincinnati Reds ⬇️ Last week: 20 Advertisement Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz learned of the death of his sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez, on Saturday but he chose to be in the lineup on Sunday against the Cubs. In addition to honoring her memory on his hat and his cleats, she was front of mind for him as he rounded the bases after hitting a home run. 23) Washington Nationals ⬆️ Last week: 24 James Wood continues to be red-hot, with three homers over the past week as the Nationals flirt with the .500 mark. His spray chart (from Baseball Savant) remains a joy to track. 24) Los Angeles Angels ⬇️ Last week: 23 Mike Trout was activated from the injured list on Friday and has been batting fifth for some reason? 25) Athletics Last week: 25 Advertisement The Athletics served up 56 home runs and 110 walks over 28 games in the month of May, resulting in a 6.88 ERA. It's going to be a long summer in Sacramento. 26) Miami Marlins Last week: 26 The Marlins got two key contributors back this weekend and they each made instant impacts. Xavier Edwards tied a franchise record with a five-hit day on Sunday and Dane Myers made this sensational catch to help preserve a 1-0 lead on Saturday. 27) Baltimore Orioles ⬆️ Last week: 28 Coby Mayo's first MLB RBI was lost in the shuffle of a bizarre baserunning incident which led to benches clearing at Camden Yards. I can't be the only one who flashed back to A-Rod slapping the ball out of Jason Varitek's hand, no? 28) Pittsburgh Pirates ⬇️ Last week: 27 Advertisement Andrew McCutchen clubbed his 240th home run as a member of the Pirates on Sunday, tying him with Roberto Clemente for third on the all-time franchise list. Willie Stargell and Ralph Kiner are probably out reach, but McCutchen continues to carve out his place as a franchise icon. 29) Chicago White Sox Last week: 29 Acquired as part of the Garrett Crochet deal, prospect catcher Kyle Teel put up a .333/.444/.613 batting line in May at Triple-A Charlotte as he inches closer to his MLB debut. Edgar Quero is doing a nice job since his call-up, so this is a nice problem for the White Sox to have as they move ahead in their rebuilding process. 30) Colorado Rockies Last week: 30 Advertisement **Narrator's voice: It didn't happen**
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MLB Power Rankings: Tigers climb back to No. 1 behind Tarik Skubal, Phillies stumble to start June
Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, the Dodgers are apparently doing a spin-off of 'Final Destination,' Ryan Yarbrough is the Yankees' savior, Cal Raleigh can't stop hitting home runs, Jac Caglianone is finally here, the Rockies continue to make history in the wrong ways, and much more. Let's get started! (Please note these power rankings are a combination of current performance and long-term projected outlook) Christopher Crawford, Rankings are from the morning of Monday, June 2. Last week: 2 The stingy Tigers are back in the No. 1 spot after allowing a total of 11 runs over their last seven games. They've surrendered one run or fewer in five of those games. Tarik Skubal finished off the month of May with scoreless innings on Saturday against the Royals. He struck out 59 batters and walked just two while posting a 2.20 ERA in May. . Last week: 6 Only Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers has driven in more thanks than Pete Crow-Armstrong (28) over the past 30 days. The dynamic center fielder also went golfing last week. How did Pete Crow-Armstrong hit this baseball for a homer?! 🤯 Last week: 3 After a bit of a stumble, the Mets went 7-2 on their homestand while taking care of business against the dregs of the majors in the White Sox and the Rockies. We saw a first on Sunday, as Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Juan Soto all homered in the same game. Up next for the Mets, an important showdown against the next team in our rankings. Last week: 4 The Dodgers are leading the league in bathroom-related injuries this season. After Freddie Freeman had a mishap in the shower with his surgically-repaired ankle in April, Mookie Betts suffered a fracture in his toe last week after banging it into the wall as he walked into the bathroom in the dark. It's time we give Shohei Ohtani a security detail for his trips to the bathroom. Last week: 1 The Phillies' reign in the top spot didn't last long, as they've lost four straight games, including a sweep at the hands of the Brewers over the weekend. Bryce Harper has been out of the lineup since being hit in the elbow by a Spencer Strider pitch last Tuesday, but he's hopeful to return to start the week. What an unsung hero Ryan Yarbrough has been. The southpaw helped the Yankees avoid a sweep on Sunday with six innings of one-run ball against the Dodgers. He's now 3-0 with a 2.08 ERA and a 24/5 K/BB ratio over five starts this season. Last week: 10 Manny Machado hit his seventh homer of the season as part of Sunday's 6-4 win over the Pirates. The 32-year-old is now up to 349 career homers and 1,965 career hits. Some significant milestones are approaching for the future Hall of Famer. Last week: 7 Camilo Doval lost his grip on the closer role last season, ceding way to Ryan Walker, but the 27-year-old officially got the gig back last week. While his strikeouts have fallen this season, he's sporting a microscopic 1.04 ERA through 27 appearances. Last week: 11 The Cardinals turned their season around by going 19-8 in May, but they'll have to get by without the hot-hitting Jordan Walker, who hit the injured list this weekend due to left wrist inflammation. Last week: 8 Cal Raleigh just became the first catcher ever to each 20 home runs before the end of May. 'Big Dumper' added another one on Sunday to start the month of June on a strong note. He leads the majors with 23 homers and would probably be the AL MVP favorite if not for that Aaron Judge fellow. Last week: 13 It appeared that Yordan Alvarez was approaching his return from the injured list, but the Astros will have to wait a bit longer after the club found a 'very small fracture' in his right hand. The injury is said to be about 60 percent healed, but the timeline for his return is uncertain. Last week: 12 Help is on the way for the Guardians. David Fry made his return from elbow surgery this weekend and Shane Bieber made his first minor league rehab start on Saturday as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery. Bieber should be ready to rejoin Cleveland's rotation around the end of the month. Last week: 19 The Brewers pulled off their first sweep of the Phillies in 10 years this weekend and have now won seven straight games. Christian Yelich has been raking of late, including a two-homer game on Friday, but he was forced to exit Sunday's game after being hit in the right hand by a pitch. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative and it doesn't look like a long-term issue. Last week: 9 Carlos Correa had appeared in 1,157 games in the majors before his first ejection in Saturday's game against the Mariners. Carlos Correa was ejected from the on-deck circle by home plate umpire Austin Jones. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was also tossed from the game. 📺: FOX While the Twins lost two out of three this weekend, Correa has at least picked things up at the plate since returning from the 7-day concussion injured list. He's hitting .300/.364/.667 with three homers, two doubles, and five RBI in nine games. Last week: 22 The Blue Jays just pulled off a four-game sweep of the Athletics. With his go-ahead three-run homer Sunday against the A's, Addison Barger is slashing .310/.381/.575 with five homers and 15 RBI over the past 30 days. By the way, check out the average exit velocity leaders in MLB. Oneil Cruz - 97.3 mph Shohei Ohtani - 95.8 mph Aaron Judge - 95.6 mph 👀 ADDISON BARGER - 95.1 mph 👀 Last week: 14 The Royals are last in the majors in home runs by a wide margin, but they'll get a much-needed power boost with last year's first-round pick Jac Caglianone reportedly on his way to the majors. The 22-year-old holds a .292/.358/.517 batting line with 17 homers through 79 minor league games, including six in his recent 12-games stretch in Triple-A. Jac Caglianone has hit 6 homers over his last 8 games in Triple-A 🤯 The @Royals prospect's latest blast traveled 442 feet! This is going to be fun. Last week: 16 The Braves are 3-8 since moving to one game over .500 on May 18. So far, the returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. aren't working out as hoped. Last week: 15 It came as somewhat of a surprise to see the Rays demote speedster Chandler Simpson last week, as he was hitting .285 with 19 steals through just 35 games. It would be one thing if that game-changing speed also resulted in him being an elite center fielder, but that simply wasn't the case. He posted -5 defensive runs saved during his time in the majors. With no power in his bat, it is a difficult needle to thread in terms of value. Last week: 18 Things are getting increasingly ugly for the Diamondbacks. A day after Brandon Pfaddt was rocked for eight runs without recording an out against the Nationals, Corbin Burnes was forced to exit Sunday's start due to elbow discomfort. Last week: 17 Garrett Crochet has been everything the Red Sox hoped for and more. He spun another gem Sunday against the Red Sox, and now holds a 1.98 ERA through 13 starts. Of course, that hasn't stopped the Red Sox from being one of the most disappointing teams this season. The Roman Anthony watch continues. Last week: 21 The Rangers' pitching has exceeded expectations this season (AL-best 3.10), but their lack of offense has kept them outside of the playoff picture so far. Perhaps nobody has exemplified this dynamic more than Adolis Garcia, who owns a shocking .208/.256/.371 batting line through 56 games. He was benched for the third straight game on Sunday as the Rangers try to get him right again. Last week: 20 Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz learned of the death of his sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez, on Saturday but he chose to be in the lineup on Sunday against the Cubs. In addition to honoring her memory on his hat and his cleats, she was front of mind for him as he rounded the bases after hitting a home run. Elly De La Cruz chose to play today after recently learning about the death of his sister. He then hit this home run and pointed to the sky and made a heart gesture. 🫶 Last week: 24 James Wood continues to be red-hot, with three homers over the past week as the Nationals flirt with the .500 mark. His spray chart (from Baseball Savant) remains a joy to track. Last week: 23 Mike Trout was activated from the injured list on Friday and has been batting fifth for some reason? Last week: 25 The Athletics served up 56 home runs and 110 walks over 28 games in the month of May, resulting in a 6.88 ERA. It's going to be a long summer in Sacramento. Last week: 26 The Marlins got two key contributors back this weekend and they each made instant impacts. Xavier Edwards tied a franchise record with a five-hit day on Sunday and Dane Myers made this sensational catch to help preserve a 1-0 lead on Saturday. Everyone say welcome back Dane Myers 🗣️ Last week: 28 Coby Mayo's first MLB RBI was lost in the shuffle of a bizarre baserunning incident which led to benches clearing at Camden Yards. I can't be the only one who flashed back to A-Rod slapping the ball out of Jason Varitek's hand, no? Coby Mayo ran into White Sox infielder Lenyn Sosa and the Orioles' top prospect gave him a slight push on his way off the field. Some words were exchanged and the benches immediately emptied. 🎥: @Orioles Last week: 27 Andrew McCutchen clubbed his 240th home run as a member of the Pirates on Sunday, tying him with Roberto Clemente for third on the all-time franchise list. Willie Stargell and Ralph Kiner are probably out reach, but McCutchen continues to carve out his place as a franchise icon. Last week: 29 Acquired as part of the Garrett Crochet deal, prospect catcher Kyle Teel put up a .333/.444/.613 batting line in May at Triple-A Charlotte as he inches closer to his MLB debut. Edgar Quero is doing a nice job since his call-up, so this is a nice problem for the White Sox to have as they move ahead in their rebuilding process. Last week: 30 **Narrator's voice: It didn't happen** The #Rockies need a win today to avoid breaking an MLB record — no team has ever started a season at 9-50, including before the modern era.
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What Ryan Yarbrough's World Series journey meant in New York Yankees' win over Los Angeles Dodgers
What Ryan Yarbrough's World Series journey meant in New York Yankees' win over Los Angeles Dodgers (Image Source: Getty Images) Ryan Yarbrough played very well against his former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the New York Yankees' important 7-3 win over them on Sunday in Los Angeles. The emotional bond the left-handed pitcher had with his previous team helped him pitch one of his best games of the season. Yarbrough's performance of six innings, where he allowed just one run and struck out five batters, helped the New York Yankees avoid a series sweep and showed the great impact personal drive can have on an athlete Ryan Yarbrough's World Series ring ceremony added emotional intensity Ryan Yarbrough was presented with his Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship ring just two days before facing them as a pitcher, which gave Sunday's game a different emotional atmosphere. Brandon Gomes, general manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, gave Ryan Yarbrough his championship ring during batting practice on Friday and thanked him for his efforts in the first half of the 2024 season. Being awarded the ring during the ceremony was a happy moment for Ryan Yarbrough, though he was not present for the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory over the New York Yankees in October 2024. Realising this just before playing against his former teammates inspired Ryan Yarbrough to increase his efforts. Mattingly's deep understanding of the Los Angeles Dodgers' offence and the excitement of getting a championship ring from the team that dropped him made him extremely motivated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find Affordable, Verified Used Cars Near You Used Cars Learn More Undo Having played against the opposition often, Ryan Yarbrough was able to use his knowledge from those 44 relief outings to win the game for his team. New York Yankees starter silenced Los Angeles Dodgers' most dangerous hitters It was most obvious when Ryan Yarbrough held back the Los Angeles Dodgers' main four batters: Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernandez, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith. Until they faced Yarbrough, these elite hitters had not failed to get a hit all season. During the first frame, seven hitters swung and missed at his sweeper and superstar Shohei Ohtani was completely confused by his different pitches in a five-pitch strikeout. New York Yankees fans are happy that their $2 million investment in Yarbrough has been so valuable, since he is now 3-0 and has an ERA of 2.83 through his first season with the team. Because he is 6-foot-5, he can pitch in ways that other batters have difficulty adjusting to, and his time as both a starter and reliever gives the team a lot of options. Ryan Yarbrough's play helped balance out an off-performance by Aaron Judge, who didn't get a hit, and Dionisio Jasson Dominguez's single that scored a run before he left due to a thumb injury. Also Read: Jac Caglianone set to make Kansas City Royals debut after dominating minor leagues Ryan Yarbrough's emotional victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers showcased how personal motivation can transform good players into dominant forces. His World Series ring served as both a reminder of past success and fuel for future achievements with the New York Yankees, proving that sometimes the best revenge is simply playing exceptional baseball when it matters most.
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17 hours ago
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Yarbrough's revenge: How a World Series ring inspired his win for the Yankees over the Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Ryan Yarbrough picked up a dazzling World Series ring from his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season. Then he went out and beat them. The New York Yankees starter pitched one-run ball over six innings, struck out a season-high five and blanked the Dodgers' top four hitters in a 7-3 win Sunday night. 'I feel like I'm in a really good place right now and really trying to continue that,' Yarbrough said. 'I'm having a lot of fun.' The 33-year-old left-hander made 44 relief appearances between the Dodgers and Blue Jays last season. The Dodgers designated him for assignment on July 29 and the next day traded him to Toronto. So even though he wasn't around for their World Series victory over the Yankees last fall, Yarbrough earned a ring. He accepted it from Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes on Friday behind home plate during batting practice. 'Trying to keep that a little discreet, especially with where we're at now, but kind of cool to be able to get that,' Yarbrough said. He signed a $2 million, one-year deal with New York in March and is 3-0 with a 2.83 ERA this season. Making his first career start against the Dodgers, Yarbrough recorded 17 swings-and-misses — including seven with his sweeper. The top four hitters in Los Angeles' lineup had produced at least one hit in every game this season. That is, until Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith combined to go 0 for 14 in the series finale against Yarbrough and the Yankees. New York manager Aaron Boone has called Yarbrough a throwback, noting his 6-foot-5 frame creates a 'funky' angle for hitters. 'He's got a lot of ways to get you out. Just when you think he's slowing you down, slowing you down, he's able to speed you up enough,' Boone said. 'It feels like it's hard to get a bead on him.' It certainly was for Ohtani. He struck out on five pitches ranging from 70-86 mph in the first inning, when Yarbrough retired the side in order. Later, he set down 13 of 15 batters before exiting. 'He's not going to light up the radar gun, but all his pitches feel like they get on you,' teammate DJ LeMahieu said. 'His fastballs look like they get on you and his off-speed looks extra slow. He's got good stuff and he knows what he's doing out there.' Yarbrough conceded his familiarity with his ex-teammates helped, too. 'It was just a matter of execution and keeping them off balance and not putting them in counts where they can really hunt for certain pitches,' he said. It was also a big night for LeMahieu, who had his first four-hit game since 2021. He drove in two runs and raised his batting average to .239. The second baseman had three singles and a double on a night when Aaron Judge was the only Yankees player without a hit. 'I feel good. Good to get some results,' LeMahieu said. ___ AP MLB:
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17 hours ago
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- Japan Times
Yamamoto struggles as Yankees shut down Dodgers to avoid sweep
Ben Rice hit a two-run home run and left-hander Ryan Yarbrough went six strong innings against his former club as the visiting New York Yankees avoided a three-game sweep in a World Series rematch with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. DJ LeMahieu had four hits and drove in a pair of runs as the Yankees finished a 6-3 road trip against the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers. It was LeMahieu's first four-hit game since June of 2021. Yarbrough (3-0), who received his World Series ring this weekend after making 32 relief appearances with the Dodgers last season, gave up one run on four hits with no walks and five strikeouts in his fifth start of the season. Tommy Edman, Andy Pages and Max Muncy each hit home runs for the Dodgers, who saw a late surge fall short after scoring a combined 26 runs in two victories to start the series. Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4) gave up four runs while tying a career high with seven hits allowed in 3 2/3 innings as he gave up three walks. He failed to complete five innings for the first time this season. The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a single from Jasson Dominguez, before the Dodgers tied it in the second on Edman's ninth home run. New York moved in front for good in the third inning when Rice followed a leadoff walk to Aaron Judge with a two-run home run to center field. Anthony Volpe and Austin Wells singled with one out and Volpe scored on a two-out wild pitch from Yamamoto. The Dodgers closed within 6-3 in the seventh inning against right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga when Pages and Muncy hit home runs in a span of three batters. Muncy hit his third home run in two games and now has seven on the season. LeMahieu's fourth hit of the game was an RBI double in the ninth. Dominguez hurt his left thumb after stealing second base in the fifth inning. The Dodgers were playing without Mookie Betts, who missed the series with a fracture at the tip of a toe on his left foot.
