LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers will try for a second straight victory over the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.

Freddie Freeman played hero in the opener, winning Game 1 with a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning. The Dodgers haven’t led a two-game-to-zero series since the 2020 NLDS.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is on the mound for the Dodgers, making his fourth start this postseason. After allowing five runs in three innings in Game 1 of the NLDS against San Diego, Yamamoto has allowed two runs in 9⅓ innings over his last two starts, striking out 10.

With left-hander Carlos Rodón starting on the mound for the Yankees, the Dodgers will have Miguel Rojas — reinstated to the roster Friday after missing the NLCS to rest his torn adductor muscle — at shortstop, manager Dave Roberts also said.

Kiké Hernández will also be in the lineup, likely at second base in place of left-handed Gavin Lux, while Tommy Edman will kick back to center field. Although a lot of attention will be on the core of the lineups for both teams. Rodón was asked on Friday about the showdown with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freeman, et al.

“I know they have good hitters, but we’re here for a reason, I’m here for a reason,” Rodón said. ‘Yes, I am here, I also play in the highest league. I gotta get those guys out. That’s what I get paid for.”

Before Game 2, Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp will throw out ceremonial first pitches at Dodger Stadium, and Ice Cube will also perform on the field.

Info about World Series Game 2

• Teams: Dodgers vs. Yankees
• Series: LA leads, 1-0
• Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
• Time: 5:08 PM PT
• TV: Fox (Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal, Tom Verducci)
• Local radio: AM 570 (Stephen Nelson, Rick Monday), KTNQ 1020 AM (Pepe Yniguez, José Mota)
• National radio: ESPN Radio (Jon Sciambi, Eduardo Pérez, Jessica Mendoza)