LOS ANGELES — In a game where Mookie Betts didn't play and Shohei Ohtani had just two singles, the Dodgers crushed the Yankees 18-2 on Saturday afternoon.

A World Series rematch kicked off Friday night as the New York Yankees traveled to the City of Angels to face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers—and the fireworks started early. Yankees superstar Aaron Judge homered in his first at-bat in the top of the first inning.

Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani (and Will Smith!) led a Dodgers offense that led MLB in scoring during May, averaging the third-most runs for the franchise since moving to Los Angeles. It was good enough to overcome a bottom-third pitching staff to finish with a winning record for the month to widen their lead in the National League West.

Lionsgate TV chairman Kevin Beggs spoke about the previously announced series focused on the scandal surrounding Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

The Dodgers manager spoke candidly about Ohtani’s recovery progress—and why no timeline has been set for his return to the mound.

The New York Yankees head to Dodger Stadium this weekend for a World Series rematch with the L.A. Dodgers where the Aaron Judge-Shohei Ohtani matchup is sure to take centre stage. Steve Phillips has more on the two megastars in the primes of their careers.

Shohei Ohtani has hit a milestone in his return to the mound, as he'll throw to hitters for the first time Sunday. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.