Baseball Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers Kicks Off

The stage is set for an epic baseball battle: the New York Yankees are facing off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opening game of the World Series. Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the Yankees, while Jack Flaherty is set to start for the Dodgers. Before the game, the Dodgers were favored by sportsbooks, with -130 odds (via BetMGM). The Yankees, however, are looking to silence the skeptics and win their first World Series since 2009.The key question remains: will the Yankees continue their postseason magic? Or will the Dodgers' star power, including Shohei Ohtani, prove too much to handle? Follow the latest updates and scores from the game to find out who comes out on top in this baseball showdown. Keep an eye on the postseason coverage to stay informed about the Yankees' journey.