The Yankees lose a 5-run lead after major defensive errors, allowing the Dodgers to rally and win the World Series.
In a thrilling showdown, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off an unforgettable comeback in Game 5 of the World Series, taking advantage of multiple Yankees errors. New York’s mistakes allowed LA to erase a daunting five-run deficit by the fifth inning, resulting in one of the wildest midgame comebacks in recent history. Sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in the eighth inning sealed the Dodgers' 7-6 victory. Reflecting on the win, Betts, soaked in champagne, said, “This is what we planned all season — and we did it.” The Yankees started strong with Aaron Judge and Jazz Chisholm Jr. hitting back-to-back homers in the first inning. Alex Verdugo’s RBI single and Giancarlo Stanton’s third-inning home run built a 5-0 lead. But the Dodgers stayed focused in the dugout. “We kept telling ourselves to just chip away, one run at a time,” Freeman shared. Costly errors by Judge, Anthony Volpe, and a missed play by Gerrit Col...