**Yankees Bounce Back with 7-3 Victory Over Dodgers to Avoid Sweep**

After facing a crushing 18-2 defeat at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, the New York Yankees managed to salvage the final game of their three-game series with a 7-3 win over the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers. This win ensured the Yankees, who share the distinction with the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds of avoiding any season sweeps so far, left Los Angeles on a high note.

The Yankees took an early lead on Sunday afternoon when Trent Grisham scored following a misfielded single by Jasson Domínguez. Although Tommy Edman tied the game with a solo home run in the second inning, New York responded decisively in the third inning. Ben Rice smashed a two-run homer to center field, pushing the Yankees ahead 3-1, and an additional run came through when Anthony Volpe scored on a wild pitch by Dodgers' pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Yamamoto, struggling in his shortest outing of the season, pitched only 3 2/3 innings, conceding seven hits and four earned runs. Building on their momentum, the Yankees strengthened their lead in the fifth inning as DJ LeMahieu and Oswald Peraza each drove in a run with RBI singles, stretching their advantage to 6-1.

The Dodgers' attempts to rally were marked by solo home runs from Andy Pages and Max Muncy in the seventh inning but fell short as the Yankees' defense held firm. DJ LeMahieu capped off his spectacular performance with a deep RBI double in the final inning, closing out the game with a 4-for-5 showing and securing his first four-hit game since 2021.

Los Angeles had previously dominated the series' opening game with an 8-5 victory, highlighted by two home runs from star player Shohei Ohtani. Their crushing win on Saturday was driven by seven RBIs from Max Muncy, in a game where their 18 runs set a record against the Yankees.

Despite Sunday's setback, the Dodgers maintain a strong season with a 36-23 record, holding the top spot in the NL West and winning four of their last six games. They are set to begin a four-game series against the New York Mets on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Yankees, boasting a 36-22 record and leading the AL East, look to build on their recent win as they navigate the rest of the season.