The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees are battling it out in the World Series. This game marks their 12th championship match, but it is the first since 1981. The Dodgers are currently in the lead, having won the first three games. They need just one more victory to secure their eighth championship. The fifth game is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, and it will be broadcast on FOX from 8:08 p.m. ET.
Predictions at this stage have the Yankees as favorites to win Game 5. However, the Dodgers have an edge (-901) to win the entire series according to the odds. Both teams come into the game with strong rosters and have had solid performances so far in the series. The starting pitchers for Game 5 have been announced, with the Yankees starting ace Gerrit Cole and the Dodgers pitching Jack Flaherty.
The lineup for Game 5 has not yet been officially announced by either team. However, based on the performance in Game 1 where the same pitchers matched up, some educated predictions can be drawn. For the Yankees, Gleyber Torres is expected to play as second baseman, with Juan Soto in right field, Aaron Judge in center field, and Giancarlo Stanton as the designated hitter. The predicted lineup also includes Jazz Chisholm, Anthony Rizzo, Anthony Volpe, Austin Wells, and Alex Verdugo.
For the Dodgers, the lineup is expected to include Shohei Ohtani as the designated hitter, Mookie Betts in right field, Freddie Freeman at first base, Teoscar Hernández in left field, and Max Muncy at third base. Kiké Hernández is predicted to play as center fielder, with Will Smith as catcher, Gavin Lux at second base, and Tommy Edman at shortstop.
Details from past Dodgers-Yankees World Series matchups provide exciting background to this rematch. These are two of the most iconic franchises in Major League Baseball, and their confrontations have been some of the most memorable in the history of the sport. Fans of both teams, as well as neutrals, will be eager to see how Game 5 and the rest of the series play out.
Although predictions and past performances are interesting, the nature of sports is unpredictable. Hence, fans are expected to stay tuned and enjoy the game. The World Series is available to watch on FOX and scheduled to start at 8:08 p.m. ET. Fans are advised to follow their favorite teams for updates about games, news and more.
