The 2024 World Series kicked off on Friday night with a dramatic finish, as the Dodgers stunned the Yankees thanks to Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam.

While the Yankees are down 1-0, history offers a glimmer of hope—over 35% of teams that lost Game 1 have gone on to win the Series. Though it’s not the ideal statistic for New York fans, it’s far from over.

Game 2 raises the stakes for Los Angeles. It’s their last game at Dodger Stadium before the series heads to the Bronx for three games, where the Dodgers will face a tougher challenge. Interestingly, the Yankees excelled on the road this season, while the Dodgers thrived at home, so a Game 2 win is crucial for L.A. before taking on the Yankees in New York.

Here are the details for Game 2:

Game 2 Start Time

Game 2 of the 2024 World Series is set to begin at 8:08 p.m. ET / 5:08 p.m. PT.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, one of the Dodgers’ major offseason acquisitions, will start for Los Angeles. The Yankees will counter with Carlos Rodon on the mound.

How to Watch Game 2

Catch Game 2 on FOX, with streaming available via FuboTV.

Who’s on the Mound for Game 2?

Yankees Pitcher:
Carlos Rodon will take the mound for the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series, marking his fourth start of this postseason as he aims to help even the series for New York.

Dodgers Pitcher:
Facing Rodon will be Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ star acquisition from the past offseason. The right-hander is set to start for Los Angeles in what promises to be an intense pitching duel.

What’s at Stake?

Following a Game 1 loss on Friday, the Yankees are eager to level the series tonight before heading to Yankee Stadium for Games 3-5, scheduled for Monday through Wednesday. If necessary, Games 6 and 7 will return to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Who’s Favored to Win?

The Dodgers come into Game 2 as the favorites and are currently favored (-240) to win the series overall.

Projected Lineups for Game 2

While official lineups haven’t been announced, here’s a projection based on recent choices by Yankees manager Aaron Boone and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Yankees

• 2B: Gleyber Torres
• RF: Juan Soto
• CF: Aaron Judge
• DH: Giancarlo Stanton
• 3B: Jazz Chisholm
• 1B: Anthony Rizzo
• SS: Anthony Volpe
• C: Austin Wells
• LF: Alex Verdugo

Dodgers

• DH: Shohei Ohtani
• RF: Mookie Betts
• 1B: Freddie Freeman
• 3B: Max Muncy
• LF: Teoscar Hernández
• 2B: Gavin Lux
• C: Will Smith
• SS: Tommy Edman
• CF: Kiké Hernández

Stay tuned for updates as official lineups are released before the first pitch!

Full 2024 World Series Schedule

(*x – if necessary)

• Game 1: Dodgers 6, Yankees 3 (10 innings) (L.A. leads series 1-0)
• Game 2: Yankees at Dodgers – 8:08 p.m. ET, Saturday, Oct. 26 | FOX
• Game 3: Dodgers at Yankees – 8:08 p.m. ET, Monday, Oct. 28 | FOX
• Game 4: Dodgers at Yankees – 8:08 p.m. ET, Tuesday, Oct. 29 | FOX
• x-Game 5: Dodgers at Yankees – 8:08 p.m. ET, Wednesday, Oct. 30 | FOX
• x-Game 6: Yankees at Dodgers – 8:08 p.m. ET, Friday, Nov. 1 | FOX
• x-Game 7: Yankees at Dodgers – 8:08 p.m. ET, Saturday, Nov. 2 | FOX