Yamamoto Shuts Down Yankees, Freeman Homers Again as Dodgers Win 4–2 for 2–0 World Series Lead

Yamamoto Shuts Down Yankees, Freeman Homers Again as Dodgers Win 4–2 for 2–0 World Series Lead
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo during the fourth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. Julio Cortez/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—Yoshinobu Yamamoto walked back to his dugout and made the slightest tip of his cap to cheering fans. He left Japan for moments like this, an opportunity to put the Los Angeles Dodgers in control of the World Series.

Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and Los Angeles beat the New York Yankees 4–2 on Saturday for a 2–0 Series lead.