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Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani hit historic home runs as Dodgers defeat Yankees
Two of baseball's biggest stars lined up against each other on Friday and produced a blockbuster, historic game. First Aaron Judge and then Shohei Ohtani homered at their respective first at bats of the game, making history as the first reigning MVPs to hit a home run in the opening inning of the same game. That opening salvo promised a thrilling game, one worthy of its billing as a rematch of last season's World Series. And like in the Fall Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to defeat the New York Yankees, overturning a three-run deficit at the bottom of the sixth to take an 8-5 win at Dodger Stadium. 'It was a really good start to the game, it was a back and forth between two really good teams and I'm glad we came out at the top,' Ohtani said afterward through interpreter Will Ireton. The Japanese superstar has already scored 60 runs this season, reaching that milestone faster than any other MLB player in the modern era, according to OptaSTATS. 'I feel like he was copying me,' Judge joked afterward, telling reporters about Ohtani's home run just after his own. 'He's impressive. He's one of the best players in the game for a reason; what he can do in the box, on the basepaths, once he gets back on the mound, it's special.' Though Ohtani's homer tied the game, the Yankees displayed their impressively deep offensive line-up with Austin Wells, Trent Grisham, and Paul Goldschmidt all contributing home runs of their own to make it 5-2 after the fifth inning. There was still time for Ohtani to add a second homer to his tally, and he smashed one out to right center field at the bottom of the sixth, sparking a four-run inning that changed the complexion of the game. That homer, Ohtani's league-leading 22nd of the season, marked the first of five consecutive Dodgers hits, loading the bases and making it a high scoring inning. 'With Shohei, he would probably say it's just like any other game,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters afterward. 'But I do think that when you see the reigning MVP on the other side, and going out there and performing, that brings out even more of a competitor in Shohei. And obviously, it brought up a lot of excitement from the fans.' A two-run single from outfielder Andy Pages in seventh inning gave the Dodgers a 8-5 lead, a margin they never relinquished. The two teams next face each other on Saturday.
Fox News
2 hours ago
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Dodgers beat Yankees in World Series rematch with comeback win powered by Shohei Ohtani's two homers
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in a World Series rematch 8-5 on Friday night at Dodger Stadium in a game that felt like the last time the two teams played against one another. The last time the Yankees and Dodgers shared a field was at Yankee Stadium, when New York blew a 5-0 lead in Game 5 of the World Series – losing the championship in catastrophic fashion. On Friday night, the Yankees once again blew a lead, albeit not as badly as in the now-infamous Game 5. The game started with fireworks, as both Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani hit home runs in the first inning to make it 1-1. Judge and Ohtani became the first reigning MVPs to homer in the first inning of the same game. In the top of the second inning, the Yankees continued to mash off of Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin. Catcher Austin Wells hit a solo home run, and center fielder Trent Grisham added a two-run shot in the second to give the Yankees a 4-1 lead. The Dodgers also scored a run in the second inning, but Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit a solo home run to make it 5-2 to restore the three-run lead. That would be the last run the Yankees would score on Friday night. Ohtani hit a second home run off Yankees starter Max Fried in the sixth inning and kicked off a four-run inning for the Dodgers. Teoscar Hernández and Will Smith singled before Freddie Freeman's RBI double chased Fried from the game. Jonathan Loáisiga replaced Fried and allowed a game-tying RBI single from Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages. Hill then relieved Loaisiga and walked Michael Conforto with the bases loaded to give the Dodgers a 6-5 lead. The Dodgers tacked on two more in the seventh. Will Smith singled, Freeman doubled, and both scored on Pages' two-run single off Yankees reliever Yerry De Los Santos. The Yankees (35-21) and Dodgers (35-22) will play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
3 hours ago
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SHOCKING: Shohei Ohtani silences Yankees rally as Aaron Judge clash turns into a historic MVP showdown
SHOCKING: Shohei Ohtani silences Yankees rally as Aaron Judge clash turns into a historic MVP showdown (Image Source: Getty Images) The calendar read May, but on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, the vibe was absolutely October. The New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, two of the best teams in baseball, were playing a crucial game. Two celebrities, Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, were thrust into the spotlight. And both did not disappoint. Aaron Judge started the night with a huge home run, 446 feet into centre field. Then, Shohei Ohtani answered right away with a 417-foot homer of his own. It was the first time in baseball history that two current MVPs hit home runs in the same inning of a game. Shohei Ohtani outshines Aaron Judge as MVP battle electrifies Dodger Stadium The Yankees hit four home runs in the first three innings and had a 5–2 lead. But the Dodgers fought back. They scored four runs in the sixth inning and two more in the seventh to win 8–5. Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who came into the game with a perfect 7–0 record, gave up six earned runs, his worst this season. Shohei Ohtani was the star of the night. That gave him 15 homers in May, tying a Dodgers record that hadn't been touched since 1985. He now has 22 home runs in the team's first 57 games and is on pace to hit 63 this year. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, 'When Shohei sees another MVP like Aaron Judge across from him, it brings out the best in him.' His teammate, Tony Gonsolin, added, 'Every time Shohei comes up to bat, we expect something big.' Also Read: What Happened When Aaron Judge And Shohei Ohtani Faced Off In New York Yankees And Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Rematch Fans and Aaron Boon call Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge a classic game Over 53,000 fans packed the stadium. Tickets for private suites were as high as $15,000. Hollywood stars were in the crowd. More than 100 reporters were in the press box. Yankees manager Aaron Boone called it a special night. 'There were MVPs, All-Stars, and great players all around. The stars showed up.' Aaron Judge, who now leads the American League with 19 home runs, said it best: 'This is why I signed here. To play in big games, in big moments.' The Yankees and Dodgers meet again Saturday night. And all eyes will be on Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The battle isn't over yet.
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3 hours ago
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Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani hit historic home runs as Dodgers defeat Yankees
Two of baseball's biggest stars lined up against each other on Friday and produced a blockbuster, historic game. First Aaron Judge and then Shohei Ohtani homered at their respective first at bats of the game, making history as the first reigning MVPs to hit a home run in the opening inning of the same game. Advertisement That opening salvo promised a thrilling game, one worthy of its billing as a rematch of last season's World Series. And like in the Fall Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to defeat the New York Yankees, overturning a three-run deficit at the bottom of the sixth to take an 8-5 win at Dodger Stadium. 'It was a really good start to the game, it was a back and forth between two really good teams and I'm glad we came out at the top,' Ohtani said afterward through interpreter Will Ireton. The Japanese superstar has already scored 60 runs this season, reaching that milestone faster than any other MLB player in the modern era, according to OptaSTATS. Aaron Judge hit a home run in the first inning. - Mark J. Terrill/AP 'I feel like he was copying me,' Judge joked afterward, telling reporters about Ohtani's home run just after his own. 'He's impressive. He's one of the best players in the game for a reason; what he can do in the box, on the basepaths, once he gets back on the mound, it's special.' Advertisement Though Ohtani's homer tied the game, the Yankees displayed their impressively deep offensive line-up with Austin Wells, Trent Grisham, and Paul Goldschmidt all contributing home runs of their own to make it 5-2 after the fifth inning. There was still time for Ohtani to add a second homer to his tally, and he smashed one out to right center field at the bottom of the sixth, sparking a four-run inning that changed the complexion of the game. That homer, Ohtani's league-leading 22nd of the season, marked the first of five consecutive Dodgers hits, loading the bases and making it a high scoring inning. Shohei Ohtani blasted two home runs during the game. - Mark J. Terrill/AP 'With Shohei, he would probably say it's just like any other game,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters afterward. Advertisement 'But I do think that when you see the reigning MVP on the other side, and going out there and performing, that brings out even more of a competitor in Shohei. And obviously, it brought up a lot of excitement from the fans.' A two-run single from outfielder Andy Pages in seventh inning gave the Dodgers a 8-5 lead, a margin they never relinquished. The two teams next face each other on Saturday. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at
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4 hours ago
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Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani hit historic home runs as Dodgers defeat Yankees
Two of baseball's biggest stars lined up against each other on Friday and produced a blockbuster, historic game. First Aaron Judge and then Shohei Ohtani homered at their respective first at bats of the game, making history as the first reigning MVPs to hit a home run in the opening inning of the same game. That opening salvo promised a thrilling game, one worthy of its billing as a rematch of last season's World Series. And like in the Fall Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to defeat the New York Yankees, overturning a three-run deficit at the bottom of the sixth to take an 8-5 win at Dodger Stadium. 'It was a really good start to the game, it was a back and forth between two really good teams and I'm glad we came out at the top,' Ohtani said afterward through interpreter Will Ireton. The Japanese superstar has already scored 60 runs this season, reaching that milestone faster than any other MLB player in the modern era, according to OptaSTATS. 'I feel like he was copying me,' Judge joked afterward, telling reporters about Ohtani's home run just after his own. 'He's impressive. He's one of the best players in the game for a reason; what he can do in the box, on the basepaths, once he gets back on the mound, it's special.' Though Ohtani's homer tied the game, the Yankees displayed their impressively deep offensive line-up with Austin Wells, Trent Grisham, and Paul Goldschmidt all contributing home runs of their own to make it 5-2 after the fifth inning. There was still time for Ohtani to add a second homer to his tally, and he smashed one out to right center field at the bottom of the sixth, sparking a four-run inning that changed the complexion of the game. That homer, Ohtani's league-leading 22nd of the season, marked the first of five consecutive Dodgers hits, loading the bases and making it a high scoring inning. 'With Shohei, he would probably say it's just like any other game,' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters afterward. 'But I do think that when you see the reigning MVP on the other side, and going out there and performing, that brings out even more of a competitor in Shohei. And obviously, it brought up a lot of excitement from the fans.' A two-run single from outfielder Andy Pages in seventh inning gave the Dodgers a 8-5 lead, a margin they never relinquished. The two teams next face each other on Saturday.
