Anthony Volpe’s grand slam powered the Yankees’ to an 11-4 win over the Dodgers in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday.
The New York Yankees are still alive in the World Series, thanks in large part to their young homegrown shortstop.
Facing the specter of an embarrassing sweep, the Yankees got a grand slam from Anthony Volpe and stellar work from their bullpen in an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 on Tuesday.
« Good night for us and we get another opportunity tomorrow », Yankees manager Aaron Boone said.
Game 5 is set for Wednesday night in the Bronx. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will get the start against Dodgers right-hander Jack Flaherty.
No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win the World Series and the Dodgers remain confident.
« I don’t think anyone expected those guys to lay down. We had some at-bats that I thought could have been better, but we knew it was a bullpen game », manager Dave Roberts said. « As far as outcomes, to have six guys in your ‘pen that are feeling good, rested, I feel good about that. »Volpe was a thorn in the Dodgers’ side all night
Volpe did it all on a night New York needed everything it could get from everyone, finishing 2 for 3 with the aforementioned slam, three runs scored, two stolen bases, and several sparking plays in the field.
With the home side down 2-1 in the bottom of the third, Yankee Stadium, , finally erupted. Daniel Hudson, the Dodgers’ second pitcher of the night, hit Aaron Judge with one out.
