Yankees take finale against Dodgers, avoid doubleheader sweep
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The New York Yankees edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader on July 19, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. After falling behind 1-0, the Dodgers tied it in the eighth inning with a solo home run from Tommy Edman. However, Jazz Chisholm Jr. responded with a go-ahead homer for the Yankees shortly after. Despite a strong bullpen performance from the Dodgers, which included seven pitchers and limited opportunities for the Yankees, they were unable to capitalize fully. The Yankees' win prevented a sweep in the series, which had been largely dominated by the Dodgers.
- •Yankees score first with an RBI single from Cody Bellinger.
- •Dodgers tie game in the eighth with Edman's pinch-hit home run.
- •Chisholm hits a go-ahead homer for the Yankees in the eighth.
- •Dodgers use seven pitchers, limiting the Yankees to eight hits.
- •Yankees avoid a sweep after losing the first game of the doubleheader.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees avoid sweep with win over Dodgers in doubleheader finale
"NEW YORK — For seven innings Sunday night, the Dodgers' bullpen game looked like it might be remembered as another masterclass in run prevention.
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