For the first time since 1981, two of the most high-profile, historic teams in baseball will meet in the World Series.
On Friday night, the Yankees will visit the Dodgers in Los Angeles to kick off the 2024 World Series. While baseball’s a sport where the top individual stars aren’t always guaranteed opportunities to go deep into the postseason, this year’s World Series matchup defies the sport’s logic by featuring some of league’s most recognizable players.
Of course, that star conversation begins with the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani. After taking his talents from one side of L.A. to the other over the offseason, earning himself a record-breaking $700 million deal in the process, Ohtani put forth one of the best-ever offensive seasons. The Dodgers’ designated hitter now owns the first 50 homer-50 stolen base season in MLB history, and in his first postseason appearances, he’s helped Los Angeles reach the biggest stage in the game.
Even outside of Ohtani, the Dodgers have relied on consistent offensive production throughout the postseason. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman remain two of the best veteran hitters in the game, and some of the players in the bottom of manager Dave Roberts’ lineup, like Kike Hernandez and NLCS MVP Tommy Edman, have stepped up to the postseason stage.
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Similar to the Dodgers, the Yankees’ playoff run has been all about their offensive production. In series wins over the Royals and Guardians, the team’s three sluggers — Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Giancarlo Stanton — have combined for 10 home runs, with Stanton, the ALCS MVP, doing the heavy lifting. The top of the Yankees’ lineup can strike fear into any opposing pitcher, and it’s helped New York come out of the AL bracket with some thrilling victories.
While pitching hasn’t been the main focus for either club in the postseason so far, both teams will turn toward arguably their best available starters on Friday. Jack Flaherty will get the ball for Los Angeles, while Gerrit Cole will be on the mound for New York in Game 1.
Two of the biggest spenders, most iconic franchises, and deepest lineups in MLB will each begin their quest for a World Series title on Friday, and the 2024 season comes down to a matchup between the postseason’s two No. 1 seeds: the Yankees and Dodgers.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from World Series Game 1 between the Yankees and Dodgers. Follow along with the action below.
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Yankees vs. Dodgers score
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | F | |
Yankees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
World Series live updates, results, highlights from Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1
(All times ET)
11:00 p.m. — We have maximum drama in the top of the ninth. Blake Treinen will come in to face Aaron Judge after Juan Soto is intentionally walked. Two runners on, two outs for Treinen vs. Judge.
10:56 p.m. — We have some controversy in Game 1. Kopech retired Austin Wells and Alex Verdugo, but with two outs, Torres lifts a pitch to the left field wall. A fan reaches over and catches the ball, making it a double instead of a go-ahead home run.
A fan reached over the fence on this hit by Gleyber Torres resulting in a fan interference call pic.twitter.com/67dm8hrhqm
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2024
10:51 p.m. — Freddie Freeman flew out to center to end the eighth. Michael Kopech is set to face Wells, Verdugo and Torres in the top of the ninth in a tie game.
Yankees 2, Dodgers 2
10:48 p.m. SACRIFICE FLY— Betts lifts a ball to center field, which is enough to bring Ohtani home. Game 1 of the World Series is tied in Los Angeles.
Mookie ties it! #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/7WUp745bIc
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 26, 2024
10:45 p.m. — Luke Weaver will come in to face Mookie Betts with one out in the bottom of the eighth and the Yankees up by one.
10:43 p.m. — Shohei Ohtani now represents the tying run on third base. His first World Series hit is a double off the right field wall, but Volpe bobbles the ball as it reaches the infield. Ohtani sprints to claim an extra bag.
Shohei Ohtani hits one off the wall for his first World Series hit 💪 pic.twitter.com/gpIjAnVa9x
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2024
10:37 p.m. — Alex Vesia took the mound for the Dodgers in the top of the eighth, and he does his job. Chisholm and Rizzo struck out, then Volpe lined out. Los Angeles has Edman, Ohtani and Betts due up in the bottom of the eighth.
10:29 p.m. — Lux grounds out. New York will take its lead into the eighth inning after escaping a jam.
The @Yankees escape another jam 😳 #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/pUEja8xK7j
— MLB (@MLB) October 26, 2024
10:26 p.m. — Tommy Kahnle will come in to face Gavin Lux with two outs. Another huge spot is coming up in Game 1.
10:24 p.m. — Holmes hit Muncy with a pitch, then Kike Hernandez bunted to advance the two runners into scoring position. Los Angeles has an opportunity to tie or take the lead.
10:19 p.m. — After one batter in the seventh, Cole’s night is over with a final line of one run, four hits and four strikeouts in six innings pitched. Clay Holmes is coming in for New York.
10:17 p.m. — Gerrit Cole remains in the game for the Yankees, but he allows a leadoff single to Teoscar Hernandez.
10:12 p.m. — Stanton strikes out to send this game to the bottom of the seventh.
Brusdar Graterol is FIRED UP after striking out Giancarlo Stanton pic.twitter.com/aAwS1MdM6C
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2024
10:09 p.m. — Judge is on the board with his first hit of the World Series, a single to center. Brusdar Graterol will face Stanton with two outs in the top of the seventh.
10:03 p.m. — Betts and Freeman go down, and Gerrit Cole escapes the jam. He’s through six innings, allowing one run and three hits so far.
10:00 p.m. — Ohtani grounds out, but moves the tying run over to third.
9:58 p.m. — The bats are now heating up on both sides. Edman gets a leadoff double against Cole, with Shohei Ohtani coming up.
9:54 p.m. — In a huge spot, Banda comes through with a strikeout against Verdugo to end the half inning. New York will take its one-run lead into the bottom of the sixth, though.
9:51 p.m. — The Yankees are threatening more runs in the sixth inning. Against the Dodgers’ Anthony Banda, Chisholm singled, Volpe was intentionally walked and Wells reached on an infield hit after a huge diving stop from Edman to prevent a run. The bases are juiced for Alex Verdugo.
Tommy Edman’s diving stop will be the play everyone circles if the Dodgers come back! pic.twitter.com/dk0djFjSDc
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) October 26, 2024
9:43 p.m. — Jack Flaherty’s night is over. One mistake to Stanton changed everything, but otherwise, he was excellent through five frames. Over 5.1 innings, he allowed two runs and five hits while striking out six.
Yankees 2, Dodgers 1
9:42 p.m. HOME RUN — Giancarlo Stanton stays red hot. After his huge ALCS performance, he picks up his sixth home run of the postseason on a sky-scraping shot to give the Yankees the lead.
GIANCARLO STANTON
DOES IT AGAIN
FOUR STRAIGHT GAMESARE YOU KIDDING?! pic.twitter.com/sSVXe5QMW3
— MLB (@MLB) October 26, 2024
9:40 p.m. — Judge goes down swinging, his third strikeout against Flaherty in as many at bats.
9:38 p.m. — Soto singles to begin the sixth inning. With Judge and Stanton due up next, this could be a massive series of pitches for Flaherty.
9:34 p.m. — Lux flies out, and the fifth inning comes to an end. However, Los Angeles has the first lead of the World Series, which could be crucial in what’s been a pitcher’s duel so far.
Dodgers 1, Yankees 0
9:30 p.m. SACRIFICE FLY— We finally have a run in Game 1 of the World Series. Smith flies out to right, but Hernandez hustles home to put the Dodgers up by a run.
Will Smith gives the @Dodgers the first lead of the #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/vmQeZMXsJY
— MLB (@MLB) October 26, 2024
9:29 p.m. — Kike Hernandez triples to right field, and Los Angeles is threatening to score the game’s first run. Will Smith now comes to the plate.
Kiké stays hot in October 🔥
The @Dodgers second triple of the night!
Watch the #WorldSeries📷 in 4K on FOX & the FOX Sports App: https://t.co/ATi1Zc0LHu pic.twitter.com/4FvyqdLOl7
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2024
9:24 p.m. — Alex Verdugo notched New York’s third hit, but Flaherty finishes off another strong frame. The Dodgers’ starter is up to 74 pitches in five scoreless innings.
Max Muncy makes it look easy 😮💨 #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/xGQg630UY4
— MLB (@MLB) October 26, 2024
9:21 p.m. — Flaherty strikes out Volpe and Wells to begin the top of the fifth. He’s up to five strikeouts tonight.
9:19 p.m. — It’s been a historically quiet offensive start to the 2024 World Series:
This is the first time since 2000 that Game 1 of the World Series is scoreless after four innings.
Starting that game for the Mets was our very own, Al Leiter.
(H/T @EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/EFvrdllgl3
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 26, 2024
9:14 p.m. — The Dodgers go down in order in the bottom of the fourth. Cole and Flaherty continue to glide through each half inning, and they’ve combined to allow just three hits so far.
9:08 p.m. — Rizzo makes an impressive over-the-shoulder grab in shallow right field to retire Mookie Betts:
Nice play Rizzo! pic.twitter.com/LzHbfW7iP6
— Talkin’ Yanks (@TalkinYanks) October 26, 2024
9:05 p.m. — Once again, Flaherty cruises through an inning. Stanton, Chisholm and Rizzo go down in order in the top of the fourth, and this scoreless matchup is already flying by.
8:59 p.m. — Cole gets the best of Ohtani again, this time striking him out on five pitches. Game 1 has been a pitcher’s duel between Cole and Flaherty through three innings.
Both pitchers look ON tonight 🔥
Gerrit Cole strikes out Ohtani to end the 3rd!
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/JL4Yd40tS4
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2024
8:57 p.m. — Cole sends Gavin Lux and Tommy Edman down on two flyouts to begin the bottom of the third. Ohtani comes up with the bases empty and two outs.
8:51 p.m. — Judge strikes out to end the top of the third. Flaherty has three strikeouts in three scoreless innings.
8:49 p.m. — New York gets another baserunner to begin the third inning, but Flaherty erases the threat by forcing Soto to ground into a double play.
Jack Flaherty gets Juan Soto to ground into a double play and erase the lead off single here in the 3rd
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/PV9gT8WZm9
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2024
8:44 p.m. — Cole is off to a strong start in Game 1. He strikes out Will Smith to send the Dodgers down 1-2-3, and the Yankees ace has needed just 23 pitches through two scoreless innings.
Gerrit Cole notches a pair of strikeouts in a 1-2-3 second inning 💪 pic.twitter.com/2TmmozVCZC
— MLB (@MLB) October 26, 2024
8:41 p.m. — Gerrit Cole makes quick work of his first two batters in the bottom of the second. Max Muncy fouls out, while Kike Hernandez strikes out on three pitches.
8:37 p.m. — Flaherty keeps New York scoreless again in the top of the second, as Verdugo grounds out.
8:34 p.m. — Anthony Volpe strikes out and Austin Wells grounds out to second. Rizzo is in scoring position with two outs as Verdugo comes to the plate.
8:31 p.m. — Anthony Rizzo reaches on an infield single to begin the second frame.
8:27 p.m. — A scoreless first inning comes a close as Teoscar Hernandez lines out to shortstop.
8:25 p.m. — Mookie Betts flied out, but Freddie Freeman legs out a triple, the Dodgers’ first hit of the evening, after Alex Verdugo misplayed the ball in left field.
Freddie 3-bags! pic.twitter.com/UK5x4Ye5B8
— MLB (@MLB) October 26, 2024
8:23 p.m. — Ohtani nearly pulled off a leadoff homer in his World Series debut, but Judge tracks the ball down on the warning track in center field.
Shohei to Judge. What a way to start the #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/uc1ldEdpUt
— MLB (@MLB) October 26, 2024
8:19 p.m. — Flaherty found a little trouble in the top of the first, as Giancarlo Stanton reached on an error to put two runners on. However, Jazz Chisholm Jr. grounds out to second, bringing the Dodgers’ lineup up against Gerrit Cole.
8:16 p.m. — Soto drew a four-pitch walk, but Flaherty comes through with a big strikeout against Judge.
Jack Flaherty strikes out Aaron Judge swinging in his first World Series AB!
📺: FOX pic.twitter.com/qJ9xE2596K
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2024
8:13 p.m. — Torres lines out to third. Juan Soto and Aaron Judge are due up next for their first plate appearances in this year’s Fall Classic.
8:12 p.m. — Jack Flaherty fires in his first pitch to Gleyber Torres, and the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers is under way.
8:02 p.m. — Starting lineups have been introduced, and the 2024 World Series is about to begin in Los Angeles.
Game 1. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/aqRHoJGn3v
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 25, 2024
8:00 p.m. — The Dodgers held a pregame ceremony for the late Fernando Valenzuela before Game 1:
A pregame tribute to Fernando Valenzuela 💙 pic.twitter.com/DmUiFXMaUn
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2024
7:30 p.m. — This is also the first World Series appearance for the likely 2024 AL MVP, Aaron Judge. Fox dropped a video feature on the Yankees’ slugger before tonight’s game:
“I’ve dreamed about this moment and getting a chance to bring a championship back to New York.”
Aaron Judge knows that Yankee legends are measured by what they do now in the Postseason as he takes the stage in his first World Series. pic.twitter.com/XXf3DFqNE4
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 25, 2024
7:26 p.m. — Shohei Ohtani is officially playing in his first World Series game tonight. One of the game’s brightest stars is on the biggest stage possible.
It’s Shotime. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/4S5V3C3meh
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 25, 2024
7:25 p.m. — And, a look at the Yankees’ starting lineup in Game 1, with Gerrit Cole getting the ball:
World Series Game 1 on deck. #RepBX pic.twitter.com/FHPkMvMohO
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 25, 2024
7:23 p.m. — Approaching first pitch of the 2024 World Series, here’s a look at the Dodgers’ starting lineup in Game 1. Jack Flaherty is on the mound.
Tonight’s #WorldSeries Game 1 Dodgers lineup vs. Yankees: pic.twitter.com/NG9wGOdLh6
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 25, 2024
Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 1 start time
- Date: Friday, Oct. 25
- First pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET (5:08 p.m. PT)
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
First pitch of Game 1 of the World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers is set for 8:08 p.m. ET.
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How to watch the 2024 World Series
- Channel: Fox (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo (U.S.) | Sportsnet+ (Canada)
Fox will carry the full World Series schedule between the Yankees and Dodgers. Joe Davis will be on play-by-play alongside analyst John Smoltz, and reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will be on site as well.
Fans looking to stream the game can turn toward the Fox Sports App or Fubo, which offers a free trial to new users. Canadian viewers can find the game on Sportsnet or on Sportsnet+.
MLB playoff schedule 2024
(All times ET)
American League
Wild Card
Date | Result |
Oct. 1 | Tigers 3, Astros 1 |
Oct. 1 | Royals 1, Orioles 0 |
Oct. 2 | Tigers 5, Astros 2 |
Oct. 2 | Royals 2, Orioles 1 |
Division Series
Date | Result |
Oct. 5 | Guardians 7, Tigers 0 |
Oct. 5 | Yankees 6, Royals 5 |
Oct. 7 | Tigers 3, Guardians 0 |
Oct. 7 | Royals 4, Yankees 2 |
Oct. 9 | Tigers 3, Guardians 0 |
Oct. 9 | Yankees 3, Royals 2 |
Oct. 10 | Guardians 5, Tigers 4 |
Oct. 10 | Yankees, Royals 1 |
Oct. 12 | Guardians 7, Tigers 3 |
Championship Series
Date | Result |
Oct. 14 | Yankees 5, Guardians 2 |
Oct. 15 | Yankees 6, Guardians 3 |
Oct. 17 | Guardians 7, Yankees 5 |
Oct. 18 | Yankees 8, Guardians 6 |
Oct. 19 | Yankees 5, Guardians 2 |
National League
Wild Card
Date | Result |
Oct. 1 | Padres 4, Braves 0 |
Oct. 1 | Mets 8, Brewers 4 |
Oct. 2 | Padres 5, Braves 4 |
Oct. 2 | Brewers 5, Mets 3 |
Oct. 3 | Mets 4, Brewers 2 |
Division Series
Date | Result |
Oct. 5 | Mets 6, Phillies 2 |
Oct. 5 | Dodgers 7, Padres 5 |
Oct. 6 | Phillies 7, Mets 6 |
Oct. 6 | Padres 10, Dodgers 2 |
Oct. 8 | Mets 7, Phillies 2 |
Oct. 8 | Padres 6, Dodgers 5 |
Oct. 9 | Mets 4, Phillies 1 |
Oct. 9 | Dodgers 8, Padres 0 |
Oct. 11 | Dodgers 2, Padres 0 |
Championship Series
Date | Result |
Oct. 13 | Dodgers 9, Mets 0 |
Oct. 14 | Mets 7, Dodgers 3 |
Oct. 16 | Dodgers 8, Mets 0 |
Oct. 17 | Dodgers 10, Mets 2 |
Oct. 18 | Mets 12, Dodgers 6 |
Oct. 20 | Dodgers 10, Mets 5 |
World Series schedule
Date | Matchup | Start time (ET) | TV Channel | Result |
Oct. 25 | Yankees at Dodgers | 8:08 p.m. | Fox | — |
Oct. 26 | Yankees at Dodgers | 8:08 p.m. | Fox | — |
Oct. 28 | Dodgers at Yankees | 8:08 p.m. | Fox | — |
Oct. 29 | Dodgers at Yankees | 8:08 p.m. | Fox | — |
Oct. 30 | Dodgers at Yankees* | 8:08 p.m. | Fox | — |
Nov. 1 | Yankees at Dodgers* | 8:08 p.m. | Fox | — |
Nov. 2 | Yankees at Dodgers* | 8:08 p.m. | Fox | — |
*If necessary