The New York Yankees faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in their first meeting since the controversial 2024 World Series, resulting in an 8-5 Dodgers victory. The Yankees initially took a 5-2 lead with homers from Aaron Judge and others but faltered in the sixth inning, where the Dodgers tied the game and eventually took the lead due to key plays, including a walk by Michael Conforto. The win improved the Dodgers’ record to 35-22, while the Yankees fell to 35-21, with the series continuing on Saturday.
