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Yankees strike back to keep their World Series dreams alive

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The New York Yankees kept their World Series hopes alive with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium, thanks to Anthony Volpe’s grand slam in the third inning. Despite trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, the Yankees avoided a 4-0 sweep. However, they still face a monumental challenge, as no team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the World Series.

The Dodgers seemed set to close out the series early, with Freddie Freeman—who has homered in every game of this series—hitting a two-run shot in the first inning, reminiscent of his performance in game three. The Yankees attempted to respond immediately when Gleyber Torres lifted a fly ball down the right-field line, but after Mookie Betts made the catch, a fan’s interference led to Torres being called out.

With several injuries in their starting rotation, the Dodgers opted for a “bullpen game,” utilizing multiple relievers. Early on, it appeared the Yankees’ struggles with runners in scoring positions would continue; they had men on second and third in the second inning with only one out but managed just one run, driven in by Alex Verdugo.

Volpe changed the momentum, however, launching a two-out grand slam to left-center in the third inning, putting the Yankees ahead 5-2. The Dodgers fought back, narrowing the gap to 5-4 with a solo homer from Will Smith and another RBI from Freeman, but Austin Wells extended the Yankees’ lead with a homer in the sixth. The Yankees then broke the game open in the eighth inning, with Volpe scoring on an infield hit, Torres hitting a three-run homer, and even the struggling Aaron Judge adding an RBI. This secured a game five at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.

Freeman of the City

Freddie Freeman has made an incredible impact on this series, despite early concerns about his fitness for the World Series roster. After suffering a sprained ankle in September, the 35-year-old has undergone intensive daily treatments—sometimes lasting up to three hours—to keep himself in the lineup.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts even rested him for three playoff games to help manage the injury. Freeman’s grand slam in game one brought back memories of the 1988 World Series opener, when a visibly injured Kirk Gibson hit a walk-off home run for the Dodgers, limping around the bases to massive applause.

But Freeman’s impact didn’t end there. With home runs in six consecutive World Series games, including his final two for the Atlanta Braves in 2021, he has broken the previous record of five, held by former Houston Astros outfielder George Springer.

World Series Schedule, Results & Reports:

  • Game 1: Dodgers 6-3 Yankees
  • Game 2: Dodgers 4-2 Yankees
  • Game 3: Yankees 2-4 Dodgers
  • Game 4: Yankees 11-4 Dodgers
  • Game 5 (in New York): Wednesday, October 30
  • Game 6* (in LA): Friday, November 1
  • Game 7* (in LA): Saturday, November 2
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