Yankees Look to Avoid Sweep vs Dodgers

Pitching Matchups Set Up for Nightcap

Veteran lefty Ryan Yarbrough (2-0, 4.14 ERA) will act as an opener for the Yankees, while the Dodgers counter with right‑handed reliever Will Klein to open Sunday’s 7:20 p.m. game at Yankee Stadium. Manager Aaron Boone has also added right‑hander Elmer Rodriguez as the “27th player” to bolster the pitching relay. The Yankees aim to avoid a double‑header sweep after losing the opener 8‑2.

Roster Moves and Bullpen Flexibility

After a 8‑2 defeat, the Yankees optioned reliever Jake Bird to Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre and recalled right‑hander Kervin Castro. Bird threw 34 pitches in one‑third of an inning, surrendering five runs, while Camilo Doval logged 31 pitches across 1.2 innings for the Dodgers. High‑leverage arms Brent Headrick, Fernando Cruz, closer David Bednar and veteran Paul Blackburn are slated to be available for the nightcap.

Lineup and Game Details

The Yankees have not released a confirmed lineup for Sunday’s nightcap, leaving fans to speculate on the offensive configuration against the Dodgers. The game is set for a 7:20 p.m. start at Yankee Stadium. Both clubs will look to assert control in this critical second game of the series.

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