Jack Flaherty will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series opener against the New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole on Friday night at Dodger Stadium in a matchup of area natives.

The Yankees have only announced Gerrit Cole as their Game 1 starter for their upcoming World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the remainder of the plan is taking shape behind the scenes.

The Yankees are playing their ace to begin the World Series. Gerrit Cole will get the ball in Game 1 against the Dodgers on Friday in Los Angeles, manager Aaron Boone said Monday, confirming the obvious.