October 27 09:08 MLB LA Dodgers New York Yankees Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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Freeman's comeback walk-off grand slam led the LA Dodgers to take Game 1, as they aim for consecutive wins with Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1 win, 5.11 ERA) on the mound. Yamamoto, who pitched 4.1 innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs with 8 strikeouts in the Mets' Game 4 of the NLCS on the 18th, has been delivering solid results with aggressive pitching in the 4-5 inning range this postseason. Particularly, the fact that he is viewed as a victory charm could highlight Yamamoto's significance for the Dodgers. The Dodger lineup scored 6 runs, including Freeman's grand slam, against the Yankees' pitchers, though their struggles during regular innings were disappointing. Nevertheless, the ability to seize momentum in the later stages is a crucial point for the series. The bullpen, which held strong with 1 run allowed over 4.2 innings, might need to shift some blame to catcher Will Smith.
After collapsing in the bullpen and suffering an extra-inning comeback loss, the New York Yankees look to retaliate with Carlos Rodón (1 win, 1 loss, 4.40 ERA) on the hill. Rodón, who pitched 4.2 innings with 5 hits, 2 earned runs, and 6 strikeouts in the ALCS Game 5 away against Cleveland on the 20th, has surprisingly been solid in this postseason. Given that this is an away night game, an outing of around 5 innings allowing 2 earned runs seems reasonable to expect. In the previous game, the Yankees managed only 3 runs against Flaherty and Treinen, including a 2-run homer from Giancarlo Stanton, showcasing that their scoring seems to begin and end with homers. They will have to be content with 4 stolen bases. The bullpen, which allowed 5 earned runs over 3.2 innings, is undoubtedly their biggest weakness.
The Yankees' decision to bring in Cortes in the bottom of the 10th ended in disaster. The bullpen's struggles add significant pressure on the starters. While it may be challenging to expect long innings from Yamamoto, Rodón has been somewhat shaky on the road, and the bullpen difference is vast. The LA Dodgers, ahead in late-game performance, appear closer to victory.
Expected Score: 5-3 in favor of the LA Dodgers
Handicap: LA Dodgers win
Over Under: Under