Dodgers Rally Behind Ohtani Twice to Beat Yankees 8-5 in World Series Rematch

In the highly anticipated World Series rematch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, reigning MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge both hit historic home runs in the first inning, marking the first time reigning MVPs homered in the first inning of a game. Ohtani hit two home runs, including a key solo shot leading off a four-run sixth inning rally that helped the Dodgers overturn a three-run deficit to win 8-5. The Dodgers' comeback was highlighted by contributions from Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, and Michael Conforto, as the team capitalized on a strong offensive inning to seize the lead and extend it later in the game. The Yankees had early leads with homers from Judge, Austin Wells, Trent Grisham, and Paul Goldschmidt, but could not hold off the Dodgers' surge. Ohtani's 22nd homer of the season extended his major league lead and tied a Dodgers record for most home runs in a month. This game served as a dramatic reminder of last year's World Series finale where the Dodgers famously overcame the Yankees, securing their eighth championship.