Yankees in hole in World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a commanding 2-0 lead in the World Series by defeating the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 2, thanks in part to a stellar performance from pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who allowed just one hit over 6.1 innings. Freddie Freeman, along with teammates Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández, contributed home runs, while the Yankees struggled offensively, with Aaron Judge continuing his postseason slump. The Yankees' hopes were further complicated by the injury of star player Shohei Ohtani, who left Game 2 with a left arm injury after a slide. The Yankees have a daunting task ahead, needing to win four out of the next five games against a formidable Dodgers team. Aaron Boone's managerial decisions have come under scrutiny, particularly regarding his bullpen management and lineup choices, as the Yankees seek to bounce back in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. Historically, teams that hold a 2-0 lead in the World Series have a strong chance of winning the title, with 45 of 56 teams maintaining that advantage.