LA Dodgers Set to Face Off Against NY Yankees in World Series Opener
The stage is set for an exciting World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, with Jack Flaherty taking the mound for the Dodgers in Game 1. The right-hander will face off against Gerrit Cole on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, in a battle of local talent.
A Tale of Two Natives
Flaherty, a native of nearby Burbank, attended high school at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles, while Cole hails from Tustin in Orange County and pitched at UCLA. This hometown showdown is sure to bring an extra layer of excitement to the series.
Manager Dave Roberts Weighs In
“Obviously, Jack’s been really good for us,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in a videoconference with reporters. “The experience, the way to navigate an outing, he’s seen it all.” Roberts’ confidence in Flaherty is clear, despite the pitcher’s struggles in his most recent start against the New York Mets.
Playoff Performance
Flaherty has started three times in these playoffs, with a 7.04 ERA. However, he dominated in Game 1 against the Mets, giving up only two hits over seven innings. The Dodgers are hoping for a repeat performance in the World Series opener.
Rookie Sensation to Start Game 2
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the $325 million rookie, will start Game 2 on Saturday, Roberts announced. The manager also revealed that there would be a bullpen game during the best-of-seven series, adding an extra layer of strategy to the mix.
The Stage is Set
With the starting pitchers announced and the teams ready to go, the stage is set for an thrilling World Series matchup. Will the Dodgers come out on top, or will the Yankees prove too strong? Only time will tell.
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