Dodgers vs Yankees: World Series Rematch Draws Record Viewership
Dodgers vs Yankees World Series rematch draws 25 million viewers. Shohei Ohtani homers as LA takes Game 1 5-3. Record ratings for MLB.
Dodgers vs Yankees: World Series Rematch Draws Record Viewership
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, who won the 2024 World Series, took a 1-0 series lead over the New York Yankees in the 2026 Fall Classic. Shohei Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in December 2023, hit his fourth postseason home run to give the Dodgers a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning.
Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Freddie Freeman added two hits and a run. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 6.1 innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits while striking out eight Yankees batters.
The Yankees were led by Aaron Judge, who hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, his fifth of the postseason. Giancarlo Stanton added an RBI double, but the Yankees' offense was otherwise held in check.
Record Viewership for MLB
The 25 million viewers for Game 1 marks the highest-rated World Series game since 2017, when the Dodgers faced the Houston Astros. The ratings reflect growing interest in the sport, particularly with international stars like Ohtani and Yamamoto drawing global attention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dodgers vs Yankees Game 1?
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 5-3.
Who hit a home run for the Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning.
How many viewers watched Game 1?
25 million viewers watched the game.
Who started for the Dodgers?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 6.1 innings.
Who hit a home run for the Yankees?
Aaron Judge hit a solo home run in the sixth inning.
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