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Dodgers Lead Yankees 4-1 After Hernandez and Freeman's Back-to-Back Homers Off Rodon

Oct 27, 2024, 01:13 AM

In Game 2 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers are leading the New York Yankees 4-1, capitalizing on multiple home runs off Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon. Rodon struggled on the mound, giving up three home runs in 3.1 innings and allowing four earned runs. Juan Soto provided a spark for the Yankees with a solo home run that tied the game at 1-1. However, the Dodgers' offense proved relentless. In the third inning, after a two-out single by Mookie Betts, Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer to make it 3-1. Freddie Freeman followed with a solo home run, extending the lead to 4-1 with back-to-back homers. Rodon had only one swing and miss on his fastball and was replaced by Jake Cousins in the fourth inning after striking out Max Muncy. In his four postseason starts, Rodon has allowed 11 earned runs over 17.2 innings, giving up five home runs.