Every time the Dodgers and New York Yankees face off, there’s a bit extra buzz within the air. Not solely are these two of probably the most storied franchises in MLB historical past, however they’ve private historical past as nicely. These two groups have met within the World Sequence 11 occasions, probably the most between any two groups, with the Yankees holding an 8-3 report.
This yr, each groups enter the collection representing one of the best baseball has to supply. The Yankees at the moment have one of the best report in baseball and the Dodgers have the second-best report within the Nationwide League.
After an additional innings slog on Friday night time, Dodgers left-fielder Teoscar Hernández spoke with the media. He commented on the sport’s ambiance and echoed what everybody watching the sport felt,
‘Tonight felt totally different,’ Hernandez stated, voicing what a lot of the Dodgers tried to downplay. ‘I’ve been in a wild-card recreation and it’s a bit totally different. But it surely felt like a playoff recreation at present. I like that. I wish to play in these atmospheres and attempt to preserve going and do my finest.’
Per Teoscar Hernández by way of O.C. Register
Amidst the famous person signings of the offseason, one might argue Hernández slid beneath the radar. On only a one-year deal, the Dodgers introduced within the 31-year-old as an x-factor for this lineup.
First, and foremost, he mashes left-handed pitching – one thing that previous Dodger groups struggled to do. Secondly, he brings some fireplace and persona to a lineup that may appear too business-like.
Friday night time, Hernández stepped up within the greatest second. He drove within the Dodgers’ solely two runs together with his double within the prime of the eleventh. Los Angeles would safe the victory within the backside half of the inning 2-1.
If he likes taking part in when the lights are brightest, then he’s with the precise membership. The Dodgers are destined to have loads extra large moments for him to feed off.
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