What a distinction a day makes.
Coming into Thursday’s sport in Pittsburgh, the Dodgers have been merely hopeful to keep away from getting swept by the Pirates. Not solely did they salvage the sequence, their 11-7 win noticed their moribund offense come to life. The New York Yankees, in the meantime, have been trying to do the sweeping Thursday at house in opposition to the Minnesota Twins. Whereas they completed the job, profitable 8-5 to increase their dropping streak to eight, they misplaced one in all their star gamers within the course of.
Extra on that, and all of the headlines you may need missed Thursday:
Because the Dodgers gear up for his or her sequence in opposition to the Yankees, outfielder Juan Soto exits an early sport as a consequence of left forearm discomfort. His absence may considerably affect the dynamics of the upcoming sequence — notably, with former Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo getting into Soto’s place. The sequence is about to be one of many season’s most compelling matchups.
Ella Parker, niece of Dodgers’ supervisor Dave Roberts, is making waves on the Ladies’s School World Collection. As a key participant for the Oklahoma Sooners, Ella’s standout performances led her crew to its fourth consecutive nationwide championship Thursday. Her private journey beneath the steering of her uncle provides a novel layer to this thrilling chapter.
As one in all baseball’s most storied rivalries, the Dodgers vs. Yankees sequence is extra than simply video games; it’s a continuation of a historic saga. With gamers like Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman going through off in opposition to stars like Aaron Choose, the sequence guarantees excessive stakes and intense competitors.
Get entangled within the 2024 All-Star Recreation by voting in your favourite Dodgers gamers. The primary section of voting is open, permitting followers to assist 9 Dodgers attempting to safe their spots within the Midsummer Traditional.
Justin Bruihl, a former Dodgers reliever, signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates. His addition to the Pirates roster comes simply earlier than the groups’ sequence finale, an fascinating flip for each Bruihl and the continued competitors.
In a 1-on-1 duel that captured the baseball world’s consideration, Shohei Ohtani confronted off in opposition to Paul Skenes — and lived as much as its hype. Regardless of the Dodgers’ loss, the encounter between Ohtani and his younger counterpart offered a memorable second for followers.
Dodgers Video of the Day
Dodgers Tweets of the Day
Photograph Credit score: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports activities
