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Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifecta
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Michigan House races will test Democrats' grasp on the state government trifecta

2024-10-30 12:04 Last Updated At:12:22

TRENTON, Mich. (AP) — The same Michigan voters Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris needs in the critical swing state will also determine whether her party maintains its foothold on state government two years after pulling off a historic sweep.

Michigan Democrats enacted a strong progressive agenda following the 2022 midterms when they won control of both chambers of the Legislature and the governor's office for the first time in nearly four decades.

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Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches looks over her phone before going door to door to campaign, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches looks over her phone before going door to door to campaign, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches meets with volunteers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches meets with volunteers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches goes door to door campaigning as she seeks a second term in the state House, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches goes door to door campaigning as she seeks a second term in the state House, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting goes door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting goes door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting signs one of her flyers as she walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting signs one of her flyers as she walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting greets a voter as she campaigns hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting greets a voter as she campaigns hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches, a former elementary school teacher, is interviewed in her campaign office, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches, a former elementary school teacher, is interviewed in her campaign office, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

While the state Senate isn't on Tuesday's ballot, Democrats could risk losing their two-seat majority in the state House and potentially hamper Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ability to enact even more items on her priority list during her final two years in office.

“We’ve been able to get some great things done, but on the slimmest of margins,” Whitmer said at a recent press conference.

Michigan is one of several states where the political balance of one or more chamber of the Legislature could flip, with Arizona, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin amond the other targets for both parties.

Whitmer, who is considered a rising Democratic star on the national level, spent the first six years of her tenure working with a Republican-controlled Legislature. But a Democratic-led state government trifecta was necessary the last two years to pass such things as gun control measures and tax policy, she said.

Democrats focus on protecting reproductive rights as their pitch for keeping hold of all facets of state government even though abortion access is enshrined in the state's constitution. Republican candidates are trying to convince voters that Democratic control at home and in Washington, D.C., has eroded their pocketbooks and public safety.

“We need to bring things back under control in our state government,” said Bill G. Schuette, chair of the Michigan House Republican Campaign Committee.

In the Downriver area south of downtown Detroit, former elementary school teacher Jaime Churches is focusing on reproductive rights and infrastructure as she seeks a second term in the state House two years after winning the seat by just 660 votes.

“I knew how tough it was last time and I knew what it took for me to get there,” Churches said in an interview at her campaign office in Trenton, Michigan.

The suburban district where Churches, 36, is running against 22-year-old Republican Rylee Linting is comprised of a handful of small cities and towns in the southern stretch of the populous Wayne County on the west side of the Detroit river. It’s home to union workers and primarily middle-class earners.

While the candidates are riding the wave of momentum from the top of the ticket, they are looking to distinguish themselves by focusing on local matters. Linting, a state GOP youth vice chair who was involved with Charlie Kirk’s conservative Turning Point USA in Michigan, is running on a message of small government and promoting conservative ideals in education. She says her youth offers a fresh perspective on politics that is appealing to voters in the district.

“It’s really my generation that’s going to have to face the consequences of poor policy decisions in Lansing,” Linting said in an interview.

In the midterms, a citizen-led ballot initiative to protect abortion access helped deliver Democratic victories. Frank Hamet, a Republican precinct delegate to Flat Rock, said the turnout for the presidential election will likely have a similar impact on the competitive Downriver races.

Hamet said some blue-collar workers concerned about the cost of living are turning to Trump, a possible signal of danger for Democratic legislative candidates.

“People, if they’re frustrated with how things are, then you run the risk of voters just wanting to clear everybody out,” he said.

The national Legislative Campaign Committee announced in September it was contributing $500,000 more in 13 targeted races in Michigan. The latest campaign finance reports in the state show the group has has spent over $3.5 million.

The Republican State Leadership Committee did not respond to an inquiry about investments in Michigan, but recent campaign finance reports show its Michigan PAC has spent $1.6 million this year.

Groups aligned with Democrats and Republicans had previously planned to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into state legislative battles, with more than 5,800 legislative seats in 44 states up for election this year.

Democrats in Wisconsin head into November with hopes of retaking control of the Assembly for the first time since 2011 and making enough gains in the Senate with the goal of seizing the majority in that chamber in two years.

In neighboring Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz — Harris' vice presidential running mate — capitalized on a Democratic trifecta to enact a sweeping progressive agenda. That could be at stake this year as a special election for an open seat will determine which party controls the Minnesota Senate, which is currently tied, while Republicans need a net pickup of just four seats to take control of the state House.

While New Hampshire’s 24-member Senate has been more reliably Republican, control of the 400-member House flipped in six of the last 10 elections. The margin in the House narrowed in 2022, and changes since then have left the chamber with 197 Republicans, 191 Democrats, one independent and 11 vacancies. Being so closely divided, neither party enacted sweeping changes over the last two years.

If Republicans take the Michigan House, Democrats will likely rush to pass a voting rights package and other legislation during the lame duck period between Election Day and when the new Legislature is sworn in.

Whitmer said while the presidential election tends to draw the most attention, the down-ballot races are just as important.

“Who is elected in the Legislature matters profoundly to your day to day life,” Whitmer said.

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Associated Press writers Todd Richmond in Madison, Wisconsin; Steve Karnowski in Minneapolis; Holly Ramer in Concord, New Hampshire; and David Lieb in Jefferson City, Missouri, contributed to this report.

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches looks over her phone before going door to door to campaign, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches looks over her phone before going door to door to campaign, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches meets with volunteers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches meets with volunteers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches goes door to door campaigning as she seeks a second term in the state House, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches goes door to door campaigning as she seeks a second term in the state House, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting goes door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting goes door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting signs one of her flyers as she walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting signs one of her flyers as she walks door to door campaigning hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting greets a voter as she campaigns hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Republican Rylee Linting greets a voter as she campaigns hoping to unseat Democratic State Rep. Jaime Churches, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, in Gibraltar, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches, a former elementary school teacher, is interviewed in her campaign office, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Democratic state Rep. Jaime Churches, a former elementary school teacher, is interviewed in her campaign office, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in Trenton, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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PHOTO COLLECTION: World Series Baseball - Yankees vs. Dodgers

2024-10-30 12:09 Last Updated At:12:11

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe doubles against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe doubles against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe celebrates his grand slam home run with Aaron Judge against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe celebrates his grand slam home run with Aaron Judge against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman is mobbed by teammates at home plate after his walk-off grand slam home run during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman is mobbed by teammates at home plate after his walk-off grand slam home run during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates a triple against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates a triple against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a fielders choice by Anthony Volpe against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a fielders choice by Anthony Volpe against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. steals second base next to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. steals second base next to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after advancing to third on a fielding error by New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres during the eighth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after advancing to third on a fielding error by New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres during the eighth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with Juan Soto after both scored on Stanton's two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with Juan Soto after both scored on Stanton's two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman breaks his bat hitting a ground out against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman breaks his bat hitting a ground out against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani slides into second base for a double past New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres during the eighth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani slides into second base for a double past New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres during the eighth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández scores past New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells on a sacrifice fly by Will Smith during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández scores past New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells on a sacrifice fly by Will Smith during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Jack Flaherty reacts after giving up a two-run home run to New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Jack Flaherty reacts after giving up a two-run home run to New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández, bottom, scores past New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells on a sacrifice fly ball by Will Smith during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández, bottom, scores past New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells on a sacrifice fly ball by Will Smith during the fifth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his walk-off grand slam home run against the New York Yankees during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his walk-off grand slam home run against the New York Yankees during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman connects for a walk-off grand slam home run during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman connects for a walk-off grand slam home run during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, left, celebrates with starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, right, and teammates after hitting a walk-off grand slam against the New York Yankees during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 6-3. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, left, celebrates with starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, right, and teammates after hitting a walk-off grand slam against the New York Yankees during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 6-3. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, center, reacts after being injured while trying to steal second base against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, center, reacts after being injured while trying to steal second base against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani holds his arm after being injured while trying to steal second base during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani holds his arm after being injured while trying to steal second base during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates his home run with Giancarlo Stanton during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates his home run with Giancarlo Stanton during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Juan Soto, center, hits a home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Yankees' Juan Soto, center, hits a home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández (37) and Mookie Betts (50) celebrate after both scored on Hernádez's home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández (37) and Mookie Betts (50) celebrate after both scored on Hernádez's home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, reacts after striking out as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith throws the ball around the infield during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, right, reacts after striking out as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith throws the ball around the infield during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani holds his arm after being injured while attempting to steal second base during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani holds his arm after being injured while attempting to steal second base during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith celebrates after tagging New York Yankees' out at home during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith celebrates after tagging New York Yankees' out at home during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Gavin Lux (9) is safe at home plate as New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino looks to the infield during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Gavin Lux (9) is safe at home plate as New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino looks to the infield during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández hits a RBI single against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Kiké Hernández hits a RBI single against the New York Yankees during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo celebrates in teh dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. The Dodgers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo celebrates in teh dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. The Dodgers won 4-2. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Alex Verdugo celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe loses his bat as he swings for strike-three during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe loses his bat as he swings for strike-three during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton is tagged out at home by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton is tagged out at home by Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani strikes out against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani strikes out against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Gavin Lux scores past New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Gavin Lux scores past New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the sixth inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 3 of the baseball World Series, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto watches a fans reach to catch a home run by Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith during the fifth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto watches a fans reach to catch a home run by Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith during the fifth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe celebrates grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe celebrates grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches a foul ball by Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández during the fourth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo catches a foul ball by Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández during the fourth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Yankees' Juan Soto tosses his bat after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Juan Soto tosses his bat after striking out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith (16) celebrates after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith (16) celebrates after hitting a home run against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge is hit by a pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge is hit by a pitch thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman celebrates his two-run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

PHOTO COLLECTION: World Series Baseball - Yankees vs. Dodgers

PHOTO COLLECTION: World Series Baseball - Yankees vs. Dodgers

PHOTO COLLECTION: World Series Baseball - Yankees vs. Dodgers

PHOTO COLLECTION: World Series Baseball - Yankees vs. Dodgers

Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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