Anyone who feared the New York Yankees would repeat history — blowing a big lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers like they did in the fifth inning of the 2024 World Series — could breathe easy on Friday.

Rookie left fielder Jasson Dominguez left in the sixth inning with a left thumb concussion and closer Luke Weaver couldn’t pitch the ninth after warming up in the bullpen due to hamstring discomfort that started while he was stretching.

The Los Angeles Dodgers not only clinched the series win over the New York Yankees on Saturday night, they also handed the visiting Yanks one of their worst losses in franchise history. Coming off an 8-5 win in the opener of the 2024 World Series rematch on Friday, the Dodgers on Saturday ritually dismantled the Yankees 18-2 .

A New York Yankees fan said he was struck by falling concrete during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

In a rematch from last year's World Series, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are playing a weekend series at Dodger Stadium.

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