Muncy's Game-Winning Homer
Max Muncy's Two-Run Homer Secures Dodgers 2-1 Victory Against Yankees
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Max Muncy crushed a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the seventh inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the New York Yankees 2-1 in their first trip to the Bronx since winning the 2024 World Series. LA Times reported that Cole was left on the mound one batter too long — and Muncy made the Yankees pay for it.
The blast came on Cole's 103rd and final pitch of the night, according to WNEP. It turned a tight pitchers' duel into a series-opening win for Los Angeles.
Cole Runs Out of Gas on Pitch 103
Gerrit Cole was dominant for most of the night. The veteran Yankees starter held the Dodgers in check deep into the game. But Yankees manager Aaron Boone left him in for one batter too many. Muncy drove Cole's 103rd pitch out of the park, ending the ace's outing on the worst possible note, according to WWL TV.
Daily News called it a "game-changing home run" that ended what had been a classic pitchers' duel. The two-run shot was the only scoring play the Dodgers needed. It gave Los Angeles all the runs its bullpen would need to close out the win.
Roki Sasaki Shuts Down Yankees for Five Innings
Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki was nearly untouchable. He went five innings without allowing a single earned run. The Yankees managed just one run against him — and it did not come from their bats alone, according to WOKV.
The Yankees' only run came thanks to a defensive mistake by Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages. Sasaki's stat line stayed clean despite the error. It was a sharp, efficient start from the young right-hander against one of baseball's best lineups.
Dodgers' Bullpen Slams the Door Shut
After Sasaki's exit, the Dodgers turned to three relievers to protect the one-run lead. Jack Dreyer, Alex Vesia, and Tanner Scott each took the ball and delivered. Together they kept the Yankees off the scoreboard for the final four innings, according to WSB-TV.
The shutdown bullpen performance was key. The Yankees had enough firepower to make any lead feel fragile. But Los Angeles's relievers gave them no room to breathe, sealing the 2-1 final.
World Series Rivals Meet Again in the Bronx
This series carries extra weight. The Dodgers beat the Yankees in the 2024 World Series, and this is their first return to Yankee Stadium since that title. Seattle PI noted it is the series opener, meaning both clubs will look to set the tone early.
Los Angeles came in riding All-Star momentum. Muncy had just represented the Dodgers in the Midsummer Classic, per LA Times. He wasted no time reminding the Bronx who the reigning champions are.
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