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Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series Game 2: Starters, lineups, how to watch

Updated Oct. 26, 2024 4:53 p.m. ET

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are locking horns in the World Series, with Game 2 on Saturday (8:08 p.m. ET on FOX).

This will be the 12th time these iconic franchises will battle for a championship, but the first time since 1981.

The Dodgers beat the Yankees in a thriller in Game 1, 6-3 in 10 innings on a walk-off grand slam by Freddie Freeman.

Here is the lowdown on Game 1, including how to watch, potential lineups and more.

How can I watch the World Series?

Every game will be broadcast on FOX, and each contest is slated to start at 8:08 p.m. ET. Here is the schedule:

• Game 1: Dodgers 6, Yankees 3, 10 inn.
• Game 2: Saturday in Los Angeles
• Game 3: Monday, Oct. 28 in New York
• Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 29 in New York
• Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 30 in New York
• Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, Nov. 1 in Los Angeles
• Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, Nov. 2 in Los Angeles

Who is favored?

The Dodgers are currently favored to win Game 2, and also favored (-240) to win the series.

Who will start Game 2?

The Yankees will start reigning Carlos Rodón. For the Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound.

Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series: Postgame interviews

[Related: A look back at past Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchups]

Who will be in the lineup for Game 2?

Yankees

1. Gleyber Torres, 2B
2. Juan Soto, RF
3. Aaron Judge, CF
4. Giancarlo Stanton, DH
5. Jazz Chisholm, 3B
6. Anthony Rizzo, 1B
7. Anthony Volpe, SS
8. Austin Wells, C
9. Alex Verdugo, LF

Dodgers

1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Mookie Betts, RF
3. Teoscar Hernández, LF
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Tommy Edman, CF
6. Kiké Hernández, 2B
7. Max Muncy, 3B
8. Will Smith, C
9. Miguel Rojas, SS

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