Anthony Volpe Leads Yankees' Explosive 11-4 Victory in World Series Game 4
NEW YORK – The New York Yankees, on the brink of elimination, found the game-changing hit they desperately needed in Game 4 of the World Series, thanks to Anthony Volpe.
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The 23-year-old shortstop crushed a go-ahead grand slam in the third inning, powering the Yankees to an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, keeping their season alive.
Volpe's grand slam, his first of his career, came on a first-pitch slider from Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson, and electrified the sellout crowd that had been subdued after Freddie Freeman's early two-run home run. The blast gave the Yankees a 5-2 lead and marked a turning point in the game, shifting momentum firmly in New York’s favor.
Austin Wells added a solo shot in the sixth inning, and Gleyber Torres sealed the win with a three-run homer in the eighth, ensuring the Yankees would stave off elimination for at least one more night.
Volpe's grand slam etched his name into Yankees' history, becoming the youngest Yankee to hit a grand slam in the World Series since Mickey Mantle in 1953. This also marked the first Yankees grand slam in a World Series since Tino Martinez’s in 1998.
Despite Freeman extending his World Series home run streak to a record six consecutive games, the Dodgers' bullpen couldn't contain the Yankees' relentless offense. The Yankees’ pitching staff, however, came through, with five relievers holding the Dodgers hitless after the fifth inning, preserving the lead and propelling New York to victory.
The Dodgers still lead the series 3-1, but the Yankees will look to extend the series as they turn to their ace, Gerrit Cole, in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
This comeback sets up a thrilling showdown as the Yankees fight to stay alive, while the Dodgers aim to close out the series and claim their title. Can Volpe and the Yankees pull off another miracle? Tune in to find out.