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Dodgers vs. Yankees in World Series Game 5: Live updates, start time and odds

L.A. native Jack Flaherty starts for the Dodgers as they look to clinch a World Series title with a win over the New York Yankees in Game 5 on Wednesday.

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Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty delivers against the New York Mets.
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Dodgers vs. Yankees Game 5 starting lineups

Here are the starting lineups for Game 5 of the World Series between the Dodgers and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday at 5:08 p.m. PDT:

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Yankees fan admits he ‘probably crossed the line’ grabbing Mookie Betts’ glove: ‘Desperation kicked in’

A Yankees fan grabs at Mookie Betts' hand from the stands.
Austin Capobianco grabs the mitt of Dodgers star Mookie Betts after the right fielder caught the ball in foul territory in the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday.
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The Yankees fan who interfered with a catch being made by Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during Tuesday’s World Series game told The Times that he was just “too passionate” and “probably crossed the line.”

Austin Capobianco, a 38-year-old fan from Connecticut, was banned from attending Game 5 in the Bronx Wednesday for grabbing Betts’ mitt and appearing to twist the player’s wrist after Betts reached into the stands to catch a foul ball hit by Gleyber Torres. Capobianco said he was trying to steal the ball from Betts to help his favorite team.

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Kid thought he was going to dentist. Dad took him to World Series and he caught Freddie Freeman’s grand slam

An overjoyed Zachary Ruderman holds the ball the Dodgers' Freddie Freeman hit for a walk-off grand slam
An overjoyed Zachary Ruderman holds the ball the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hit for a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday.
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Long encumbered by a mouthful of metal, Zachary Ruderman was told by his parents Friday that he could leave his fifth-grade class early because he had an orthodontist appointment to get his braces removed. The shaggy-haired 10-year-old figured he’d be out of the chair in time to watch Game 1 of the World Series on TV.

After all, Zachary had worn Dodgers gear to school, drawing from a wardrobe that includes several shirts bearing the name of his favorite player, Freddie Freeman.

So when his father picked him up and — surprise! — showed him tickets in the right-field pavilion and headed directly for Chavez Ravine, Zachary was beyond thrilled. They met his mom in Echo Park for pregame tacos at Guisados and soon were in their seats.

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Hernández: Dodgers’ margin of error in World Series shrinks with Gerrit Cole in Game 5

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 25, 2024: New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches in the first inning.
Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole held the Dodgers to one run over six innings in Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

This could become interesting. This could become scary, even.

Let’s not kid ourselves. This could become downright frightening for the Dodgers.

This World Series will have a fifth game, and starting for the New York Yankees on Wednesday night will be Gerrit Cole.

Jack Flaherty will start for the Dodgers.

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Shaikin: Dave Roberts and Dodgers remain confident in their World Series pitching strategy

Jack Flaherty on the field during a game
Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty will start Game 5 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.
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The Dodgers trailed by one run, with four innings to go. Did the Dodgers consider using one of their top relievers?

“Doesn’t make sense,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

The Dodgers trailed by two runs, with two innings to go. A bloop and a blast, as they say, and the Dodgers would have tied the game. Did the Dodgers consider using one of their top relievers?

“No,” Roberts said.

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Dodgers can’t complete sweep as Yankees get off the mat in Game 4 to keep season alive

Austin Wells watches his solo home run
Yankees catcher Austin Wells watches his solo home run off Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack in the sixth inning Tuesday night.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Dodgers’ lack of pitching hasn’t hurt them often this postseason. But in the third inning Tuesday night, manager Dave Roberts stood in the dugout without many appealing options.

Not only were the Dodgers running their fourth bullpen game of the playoffs in Game 4 of the World Series, trying to sweep the New York Yankees to seal the franchise’s eighth championship, but they were doing it with more limitations than normal.

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Dodgers vs. Yankees: How to watch and betting odds for Game 5

The Dodgers continue the postseason Wednesday when they face the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. The game is scheduled to start at 5:08 p.m. PDT and will air on Fox and Fox Deportes. Radio broadcasts of the game will be on 570 AM and 1020 AM (Español) in the Los Angeles area.

The Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series 3-1. If they win Wednesday, they’ll capture the eighth World Series title in franchise history.

Here are the latest betting odds for Game 5 of the World Series:

Here’s the TV schedule for the remaining games series if necessary (all times Pacific):

  • Game 6: Friday, 5:08 p.m. at Dodger Stadium | Fox, Fox Deportes
  • Game 7: Saturday, 5:08 p.m. at Dodger Stadium | Fox, Fox Deportes
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