The New York Yankees have their backs against the wall after the Los Angeles Dodgers won two games on the trot to take a 2-0 lead in the seven-game World Series. Both the games were closely fought, with the Yanks digging their own graves due to costly mistakes by management and players alike.
Having said that, for Game 3, the New York Yankees will step into the home advantage. The Yankee Stadium is decked to host the World Series game in front of more than 40,000 spectators. Interestingly, hours leading to Game 3, the Dodgers received a concerning injury update regarding their superstar hitter.
Shohei Ohtani Suffering With Dislocated Shoulder
LA Dodgers fans can breathe a sigh of relief as despite his recent shoulder injury, Shohei Ohtani is expected to be in the lineup for Game 3 of the World Series. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani’s availability, explaining that while the MVP candidate is dealing with a sore left shoulder, it’s a matter of pain tolerance rather than a risk of worsening the injury. Ohtani, who dislocated his shoulder attempting a steal in Game 2, was examined in California before flying separately to New York for Game 3. Moreover, despite being 1-for-8 with one double and a caught stealing in the first two games of the series, Ohtani’s impact on the Dodgers’ historic season is undeniable.
He made history as the MLB’s first 50-50 player this season, recording 54 home runs and 59 steals. “I don’t see him being compromised. I don’t see how that affects his hitting if he’s able to go,” an optimistic Roberts said. Notably, the Dodgers have thrived despite injuries, leaning heavily on key players like Freddie Freeman, who has been battling a sprained ankle. Overall, as the Dodgers prepare to face the Yankees in the Bronx, they hope Ohtani’s resilience will give them the edge to extend their 2-0 World Series lead. The New York crowd will be eager to see how Ohtani performs under these challenging circumstances. But if he can channel his regular-season form, the Dodgers’ championship hopes will look even brighter. On the other hand, for the New York Yankees, challenges are big, and pressure is enormous. They must use the home crowd advantage to the fullest and make a comeback before it’s too late.
Yankees Aaron Judge Shoots Warning At Dodgers
Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees’ powerhouse and captain, has found himself in an unusual slump during this World Series. Despite a ninth-inning comeback, Game 2 ended in a 4-2 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving the team trailing 2-0 in the series. For Game 3, the caravan will shift to Bronx at the Yankee Stadium.
Meanwhile, Judge’s performance, marked by an 0-for-4 showing with three strikeouts, added to his postseason struggles, yet he remains optimistic about a turnaround. After the game, he expressed that he’s “getting close” to finding his rhythm, reassuring fans and teammates alike that his adjustments are on the horizon.
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