October 30th 2024.
The New York Yankees were determined to avoid a World Series sweep by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and they did just that with an impressive 11-4 win in Game 4. The Yankees were facing a 3-0 deficit in the series, but they were not going to give up without a fight. The game was full of exciting moments, including a record-setting home run by Freddie Freeman and a clutch grand slam by Anthony Volpe.
Freeman, who had already homered in the previous five games of the series, stunned the Yankee Stadium crowd once again with a two-run drive in the first inning. This put the Dodgers in an early lead, but the Yankees quickly responded with runs of their own. They surged ahead with a 5-2 lead in the second inning, thanks to an RBI grounder by Alex Verdugo and Volpe's grand slam off of Daniel Hudson in the third.
Volpe's home run was a pivotal moment in the game, and he couldn't even remember the details of it afterwards. "I was hustling. I didn't know I got it," he said. "And then I blacked out." Volpe also played a crucial role in the Yankees' other runs, scoring their first run after walking in the second inning and later adding a double and two stolen bases.
Teammate Gleyber Torres praised Volpe's performance, saying, "Amazing. Volpe, he did it all tonight." But Volpe wasn't the only one contributing to the Yankees' offense. Austin Wells and Torres also hit home runs, and the team broke the game open with a five-run eighth inning.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was pleased with his team's performance and looked ahead to Game 5. "Good night for us and we get another opportunity tomorrow," he said. The Yankees will have their ace Gerrit Cole on the mound, facing off against the Dodgers' Jack Flaherty in a rematch of Game 1.
Despite the loss, the Dodgers remain confident in their bullpen and are not letting this game discourage them. "I don't think anyone expected those guys to lay down," said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. "As far as outcomes, to have six guys in your 'pen that are feeling good, rested, I feel good about that."
The Dodgers got off to a strong start with Freeman's home run and a solid outing from rookie pitcher Ben Casparias. However, the momentum shifted in the third inning when Hudson loaded the bases and Volpe hit the record-breaking grand slam. The Yankees were able to hold onto their lead for the rest of the game, thanks to strong relief pitching from Tim Hill, Clay Holmes, Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, and Tim Mayza.
This win was a big relief for the Yankees, who had lost seven straight World Series games against the Dodgers dating back to 1981. It also prevented what would have been their first losing Series sweep since 1976. The Dodgers are still in control of the series, but the Yankees have shown that they are not going down without a fight.
As for Freeman, his record-setting home run was just another impressive feat in a series full of them. He became the first player to homer in the first four games of a World Series, and his streak of six consecutive games with a home run is the most since George Springer's run in 2017 and 2019.
The Yankees and Dodgers will face off again in Game 5, and both teams are determined to come out on top. "Gerrit's the best pitcher in the game. We really believe in him," said Torres. "But we have to do the job like we did tonight so we don't have to put all the pressure on him." The stage is set for another exciting game, and both teams will be giving it their all to come out on top.
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