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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi enjoy a World Series double date with Jon Hamm and his wife as celebs watch the Yankees-Dodgers

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi enjoy a World Series double date with Jon Hamm and his wife as celebs watch the Yankees-Dodgers

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Hollywood's finest turned out for the greatest show in Tinseltown on Saturday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers took on the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series.

Just like Friday's opener, the A-Listers were the headliners for the crowd at Dodger Stadium to watch two MLB titans go head-to-head.

New Zealand director Taika Waititi and his wife Rita Ora enjoyed a Dodgers date night with actor Jon Hamm and his wife Anna Osceola.

The four couples were filmed enjoying the action from front-row seats, and despite their friendly trip to the ballpark, a rivalry seemed to be brewing there.

The JoJo Rabbit filmmaker was decked out head to toe in Dodgers merchandise, making it clear his loyalty lay with the hosts, but Osceola wore a navy Yankees cap.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi enjoy a World Series double date with Jon Hamm and his wife as celebs watch the Yankees-Dodgers

Taika Waititi, Rita Ora, actor Jon Hamm and his wife Anna Osceola watched the Dodgers

The “Mad Men” star enjoyed the atmosphere during Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday

The “Mad Men” star enjoyed the atmosphere during Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday

Ora and Hamm did not declare themselves for either team. The singer opted for a sporty-chic look with a red sweatshirt and a hat, while the “Mad Men” star kept it subtle with a brown jacket and a teal hat.

Hamm was spotted chatting with former Walt Disney Studios chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg as baseball's biggest stars competed.

Jason Bateman, who also watched the Dodgers beat the Yankees in 10 innings in Game 1 on Friday night, returned for more action on Saturday.

Meanwhile, MLB fans were treated to an opening performance by hometown rapper Ice Cube ahead of the Game 2 showdown.

The Los Angeles native graced the field at Dodger Stadium before Game 2, wearing a Dodgers hat and jacket as he performed his hit “Today Was a Good Day.”

He was later seen cheering on Shohei Ohtani and Co. from the stands in the City of Angels.

The JoJo Rabbit filmmaker was decked out from head to toe in Dodgers merchandise for the showdown

The JoJo Rabbit filmmaker was decked out from head to toe in Dodgers merchandise for the showdown

Singer Ora opted for a sporty-chic look with a red sweatshirt, matching shorts and a hat

Singer Ora opted for a sporty-chic look in a red sweatshirt, matching shorts and a hat

Their presence continued a string of blockbuster performances from Hollywood stars after a number of high-profile A-listers turned up for the first game.

The Yankees and Dodgers opened the World Series on Friday night in Los Angeles, and numerous celebrities – including Jimmy Kimmel and John Legend – were in attendance to watch Game 1 of the Fall Classic.

Kimmel sat next to Jim Gentleman and Cleto Escobedo III, and the late-night host smiled from his seat behind the Yankees dugout.

Also nearby were actors Billy Crudup and Jason Bateman, as well as Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea. Actor Will Arnett was also in attendance.

Singer John Legend was also seen in the stands with his children, while his colleague Lil Wayne also watched the game.

Additionally, country singer Brad Paisley opened the evening by singing the national anthem, while “Breaking Bad” actor Bryan Cranston also addressed the audience before the game.

Game 2 follows a truly wild Game 1, in which the Dodgers won on a walk-off grand slam by Freddie Freeman.

The game went into extra innings and with a 3-2 lead at the bottom of the tenth quarter, Yankees manager Aaron Boone turned to Jake Cousins.

Jason Bateman enjoyed back-to-back games as he returned to Dodger Stadium after Game 1

Jason Bateman enjoyed back-to-back games as he returned to Dodger Stadium after Game 1

Hamm was seen chatting with Jeffrey Katzenberg, former chairman of Walt Disney Studios

Hamm was seen chatting with Jeffrey Katzenberg, former chairman of Walt Disney Studios

However, with the Dodgers tied for first and second with one out each, he then brought in Nestor Cortes to face the high-pressure trio of Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freeman.

The Yankees intentionally passed Betts and brought Freeman to the plate when Cortes gave up the walkoff grand slam.

Boone's decision to sign Cortes, who had not pitched since September 18, sparked stunned anger among Yankees fans.

The Dodgers, who were last champions in 2021, will look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead before playing Games 3, 4 and 5 (if necessary) in New York.

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