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