Anthony Volpe's Grand Slam (NY Yankees) Facing elimination, the New York Yankees found a hero in an unlikely source: shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volp
Facing elimination, the New York Yankees found a hero in an unlikely source: shortstop Anthony Volpe. Volpe’s grand slam in the third inning propelled the Yankees to an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series, preventing a sweep and sending the series back to Los Angeles.
The Dodgers, who held a commanding 3-0 series lead, opted for a bullpen game, but their relievers faltered. After Freddie Freeman gave the Dodgers an early lead with his fourth home run of the series, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe answered with a go-ahead grand slam off reliever Daniel Hudson in the third.
The Yankees’ bullpen, however, shut down the Dodgers’ powerful offense. Clay Holmes, Mark Leiter Jr., and Luke Weaver combined for five innings of one-hit relief, silencing the Dodgers’ bats and protecting the lead.
The Yankees broke the game open in the eighth inning with a five-run outburst, highlighted by Gleyber Torres’ three-run homer.
Key Takeaways:
- Volpe’s heroics: The 5-foot-9 shortstop delivered the biggest hit of the game when the Yankees needed it most.
- Bullpen battle: The Yankees’ relievers outperformed their Dodgers counterparts, keeping the game close and setting up the late offensive explosion.
- Freeman’s power: Despite the loss, Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman continued his hot streak with his fourth home run in four games.
The series now shifts back to Los Angeles for Game 5, with the Yankees sending ace Gerrit Cole to the mound against the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw. The Yankees will look to build on their momentum and extend the series, while the Dodgers aim to clinch their eighth World Series title.
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