Dodgers Fall to Yankees in Game 4, Series Heads to Decisive Fifth Game
NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a surprising setback in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night, losing 11-4 to the New York Yankees, which forced a Game 5 back in the Bronx on Wednesday. The Dodgers had a chance to clinch their eighth championship, but their struggle with pitching depth became a crucial factor in their defeat.
Manager Dave Roberts entered the game with significant bullpen limitations, having utilized key relievers heavily in the first three games of the series. The Dodgers were operating on their fourth bullpen game of the postseason, relying on rookie pitchers Ben Casparius and Landon Knack to carry the load.
Despite jumping to an early lead with a two-run homer from Freddie Freeman, who set a World Series record with consecutive games hitting home runs, the Dodgers faltered in the pivotal third inning. With the bases loaded, reliever Daniel Hudson faced Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, who hit a grand slam, shifting the momentum and giving the Yankees their first lead since Game 1.
This decisive home run ignited Yankee Stadium, and the Yankees capitalized on the Dodgers’ pitching struggles, scoring heavily to seal the win. The Dodgers did attempt a comeback, scoring two runs in the fifth, but could not overcome the deficit as the Yankees added five more runs in the eighth inning.
With the series now at 3-1, the Dodgers must regroup quickly as they face Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in the next game. Historically, no team has overcome a 3-0 deficit in World Series history, but the Yankees are now riding a wave of momentum, posing a significant challenge for the Dodgers as they aim to close out the series.
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