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Max Fried’s tenure with the New York Yankees hit a rough patch on Friday, May 30, 2025, as he suffered his first loss of the season in a dramatic 8–5 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
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The game began with fireworks as reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani each launched solo home runs in the first inning, marking the first time in MLB history that two reigning MVPs homered in the same inning. The Yankees extended their lead with additional homers from Austin Wells, Trent Grisham, and Paul Goldschmidt, taking a 5–2 advantage into the sixth inning.
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Dodgers’ Resilient Comeback
The Dodgers responded in the sixth inning, rallying for four runs off Fried. Shohei Ohtani contributed his second home run of the game, and Freddie Freeman added an RBI double. Andy Pagés tied the game with a single, and Michael Conforto walked with the bases loaded to give the Dodgers the lead. Pagés later drove in two more runs in the seventh inning, sealing the victory for Los Angeles.
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Fried’s Frustration
Fried, who had been a reliable starter for the Braves before joining the Yankees, expressed frustration after the game. He allowed six runs (two earned) over 4.2 innings, with two walks and four strikeouts. Despite the defensive miscues behind him, Fried took responsibility for the loss, stating, “I come out in a game like this and put us behind the 8-ball real quick. To me, that’s unacceptable. For me, I needed to be better.”
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Looking Ahead
The Yankees aim to rebound in the second game of the series on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Fried’s performance will be closely scrutinized as he looks to regain his form and help the Yankees secure a crucial win against the Dodgers.
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