In a highly anticipated series, the Dodgers faced the Yankees in late May, marking the first meeting since the Dodgers won the World Series at Yankee Stadium. Aaron Judge shone with three home runs and a .391 batting average, while both he and Shohei Ohtani, the reigning MVPs, delivered thrilling performances, including homers in the same game—an MLB first. The Dodgers’ victory over the Yankees was crucial, as it was their first series win against a team above .500 this season, signaling their potential amidst a challenging stretch of games.
