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When was the last time the Dodgers and the Yankees played against each other?
The two famous sides in MLB will go head to head in a clash for the ages.
Since the start of the 2024 Major League Baseball season, both the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers have heightened expectations of meeting in the World Series, thanks to their new signings and roster changes. Now, after 43 years, that long-anticipated showdown is finally on the horizon.
What is the Dodgers vs Yankees head-to-head record?
This edition of the “Fall Classic” marks the Yankees and Dodgers facing each other for a record-breaking 12th time - five times more than any other World Series matchup in history, surpassing the seven meetings between the Yankees and the Giants.
As for their all-time record, that sits at 22 matches, with the head-to-head record standing at 11-11 against each other.
When did the Dodgers and the Yankees last play against each other?
Historically, the New York Yankees have won eight World Series against the Dodgers, while the Dodgers have claimed victory only three times. Their last meeting was in the 1981 World Series.
The 1981 World Series was a “rematch” for the Dodgers, who had lost to the Yankees in both 1977 and 1978. That year, after a long title drought dating back to 1965, Los Angeles finally broke through.
Despite the Yankees taking an early 2-0 lead in the series, the Dodgers made a comeback. In Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, Mexican pitcher Fernando Valenzuela delivered a standout performance, pitching a complete game and securing a narrow 5-4 victory.
The momentum shifted in Games 4 and 5, where the Dodgers clinched back-to-back one-run victories. They went on to seal the championship in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium, with Pedro Guerrero named MVP. On October 28, 1981, Los Angeles triumphed in New York, cementing their place in baseball history.
The Yankees-Dodgers World Series rivalry dates back to 1941, when the two teams first met, back when the Dodgers were still in Brooklyn. The Yankees won that series 4-1, securing their ninth championship.
Game 1 of the 2024 World Series takes place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on Friday October 25. The game will start at 8:08 p.m. ET / 5:08 p.m. ET.
Viewers in the United States will be able to watch the Yankees vs the Dodgers live on FOX. Your streaming options include the online platform fubo, which offers a free trial.