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LOS ANGELES, CA — Tommy Edman’s journey to the World Series has been one of persistence and timely performances. After homering in Game 2 of the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Yankees, Edman expressed his satisfaction with contributing on the biggest stage. “It’s been nice to have one of my hot streaks come during the playoffs,” Edman said, acknowledging the ups and downs typical in baseball. “I actually ended the season on a pretty cold streak, so I was looking forward to the postseason. I was like, ‘Alright, I’m going to get hot soon,’ and fortunately, it happened.”
When asked about his success against left-handed pitching, Edman shared his approach. “The two things I’ve got to make sure I’m really focusing on are staying short and being on time,” he explained. Given that left-handed pitchers are less common in the postseason, he mentioned the importance of maintaining timing through practice. “I do that with the machine in the cage—overtraining with extra velocity—and making sure my path is good too, which I work on with the breaking ball machine,” Edman added. His efforts have paid off, as he has delivered crucial hits against lefties throughout October.
Reflecting on his postseason journey, Edman admitted it has felt like a dream. “This is everything I could have imagined,” he said. “You work for this as a baseball player, grinding your whole life, taking thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of swings. The swing is never going to be perfect, but you try to get as close as you can, and for it to come through on this stage has been really special.” His perseverance has made his recent success even more rewarding, especially considering his August struggles.
The attention he’s received since arriving in Los Angeles has been a new experience. “When I first got here, nobody knew who I was,” Edman said with a smile. “I’m definitely the kind of guy that you see on the street and wouldn’t look twice at. There are other players like Stanton or Judge—you see them, and you think, ‘Whoa, that guy’s probably an athlete.’ But with me, not so much.” Still, his performance has begun to draw more recognition.
Edman also took a moment to praise his teammate, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, whose stellar pitching performance in Game 2 played a crucial role in the victory. “Yoshi was really, really good today,” Edman said. “Watching from center field, it was fun to see how much his stuff was moving. He did a great job keeping them off balance, and to give up only one hit over six and a third innings was really impressive. He’s one of the best pitchers in the game.”
The mood took a somber turn when Edman was asked about the injury to a key player on the opposing team. “It’s a huge bummer. He’s the best player in the game, and seeing him in pain on the ground is not a good feeling,” he said, expressing hope for a swift recovery.
As the series shifts to New York, Edman’s contributions and the Dodgers’ momentum give the team confidence moving forward.
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