Yankees Avoid Sweep with 7-3 Win over Dodgers at Dodger Stadium

The New York Yankees avoided a three-game sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-3 victory, thanks in large part to a strong pitching performance by Ryan Yarbrough and an offensive surge from DJ LeMahieu. Yarbrough, a soft-throwing left-hander, outpitched Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, allowing just one run over six innings while inducing 17 whiffs, nearly setting a record for strikeouts against the Dodgers this season. LeMahieu contributed significantly with four hits, including an RBI double, helping the Yankees overcome the high-scoring Dodgers who had dominated the series with 26 runs in the first two games. Ben Rice added a two-run home run, and despite Dodgers homers from Tommy Edman, Andy Pages, and Max Muncy, the Yankees held on to secure the win. The victory capped a 6-3 road trip and provided some redemption for the Yankees after previous losses to the Dodgers, though concerns remain following the injury of Jasson Dominguez, who left the game with a left thumb contusion. Overall, the Yankees' less heralded players stepped up in the rematch of the 2024 World Series, showcasing resilience and strong team effort.