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MLB Sends Clear Message After Yankees-Dodgers Series
MLB Sends Clear Message After Yankees-Dodgers Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The weekend series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up Sunday night. The Yankees took the finale with a 7–3 win, but the Dodgers claimed the series victory.
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Across the three games, the two storied franchises combined for 43 runs, putting on an offensive showcase for fans on both coasts.
Both teams finished the high-profile matchup leading their respective divisions. The Yankees improved to 36–22, holding a 5.5-game lead over the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. The Dodgers sit at 36-23, two games ahead of the San Diego Padres in the National League West.
Following the series, Major League Baseball summed up the buzz surrounding the rematch with a clear message:
"The highly-anticipated 2024 World Series rematch did not disappoint."
Last October, the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the 2024 World Series, winning in five games. Los Angeles had 98 regular-season wins, while New York posted 94. Though the Dodgers won the series 4-1, the series included a dramatic start where LA took the first three games before the Yankees avoided a sweep with a Game 4 win. Freddie Freeman earned World Series MVP honors after launching four home runs during the series, including a walk-off grand slam that won Game 1 for the Dodgers.
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This weekend's matchup brought plenty of star power once again. Both Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, last season's league MVPs, delivered fireworks in the opener. Each homered in the first inning Friday, and Ohtani added another blast later in the game. The Dodgers rallied with six unanswered runs to secure an 8–5 win.
Shohei Ohtani and Michael Conforto of the Los Angeles J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Saturday's game turned into a rout. The Dodgers erupted for 21 hits, including two three-run home runs from Max Muncy, who drove in seven runs in total. LA scored 10 runs over the first two innings and kept piling on, eventually winning 18-2. Ohtani went 2-for-4 with two runs scored, and Judge tallied three hits in a losing effort.
Sunday's game saw both Ohtani and Judge go hitless, but DJ LeMahieu stepped up for New York. The veteran infielder collected four hits, helping the Yankees to 11 total hits and six walks in the 7-3 victory.
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This was the only regular-season meeting between the Yankees and Dodgers. The Yankees now head home for six straight games at Yankee Stadium, starting Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians. The Dodgers stay in Los Angeles to host the New York Mets in a four-game set beginning Monday night.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
