Yankees Avoid World Series Sweep with Dramatic Game 4 Victory Over Dodgers
The New York Yankees showcased their resilience by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 on Tuesday night, forcing a decisive Game 5 in the World Series. Anthony Volpe’s remarkable third-inning grand slam overshadowed Freddie Freeman’s historic home run, marking the player’s sixth consecutive game with a home run in this Series.
Freeman set the tone early with a two-run homer in the first inning, stunning Yankee Stadium. However, the Yankees rallied, taking a 5-2 lead by the third inning, thanks in part to a groundout by Alex Verdugo and Volpe’s explosive hit off pitcher Daniel Hudson, which sailed into the left-field seats.
Volpe made his presence felt throughout the game, contributing a walk, a double, and two stolen bases. The Yankees later added homers from Austin Wells and Gleyber Torres, and an explosive five-run eighth inning helped seal their victory.
Despite a powerful response from the Dodgers, who closed within 6-4 in the fifth inning following Will Smith’s homer and another RBI from Freeman, the Yankees’ bullpen held strong, allowing only one hit over five innings while recording seven strikeouts.
Gerrit Cole is set to pitch for the Yankees in Game 5 against the Dodgers’ Jack Flaherty, presenting a rematch of Game 1. Notably, Yankees’ star Aaron Judge and Dodgers’ sensation Shohei Ohtani continue to struggle with just two hits each in the Series.
This win snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Dodgers in World Series play for the Yankees, offering hope as they strive to replicate the comeback success seen in the 2004 AL Championship Series, when the Red Sox famously overcame a 3-0 deficit. Game 5 will be crucial as both teams vie for the championship title.
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