World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers Schedule and Format
After a stunning walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the tenth inning Friday night by Freddie Freeman to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 1-0 lead in the World Series, the New York Yankees are looking to even the score in Game 2 on Saturday.
Game 2 Details
Carlos Rodón will get the start for the Yankees, while the Dodgers will turn to ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Game 2 will be played at Dodger Stadium with first pitch at 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT.
Remaining World Series Schedule (* = if necessary)
- Game 2: Yankees at Dodgers, Saturday, October 26, 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
- Game 3: Dodgers at Yankees, Monday, October 28, 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
- Game 4: Dodgers at Yankees, Tuesday, October 29, 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
- Game 5*: Dodgers at Yankees, Wednesday, October 30, 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
- Game 6*: Yankees at Dodgers, Friday, November 1, 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
- Game 7*: Yankees at Dodgers, Saturday, November 2, 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
World Series Format
The championship round of the MLB playoffs is best of seven. The World Series features a 2-3-2 format, where the higher seed hosts Games 1 and 2, along with Games 6 and 7 if necessary.
Home Field Advantage
The Dodgers had a better regular-season record (98-64) than the Yankees (94-68), giving Los Angeles home-field advantage in the World Series.
Viewing Options
All World Series games will air on Fox. The action will also be available to stream on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.
Conclusion
The Yankees will look to even the score in Game 2, with Carlos Rodón taking the mound for the Yankees and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. The series will continue at Dodger Stadium for the next few games, with the potential for a deciding Game 7 on Saturday, November 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the date of Game 2?
Friday, October 26
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What time is the start of Game 1?
8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT
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How many games will be played in the World Series?
Best of seven
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Which team has home-field advantage?
Los Angeles Dodgers
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How can I watch the World Series?
All games will air on Fox, and can be streamed on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app
