The New York Yankees finally showed their offensive firepower, staying alive in the World Series with a commanding 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4. This Yankees squad, down 0-3 and facing the brink of elimination, refused to fold, delivering a performance that left the crowd at Yankee Stadium electrified and wondering, “Where was this all series?”
Gleyber Torres, who went deep with a three-run shot, admitted after the game that the Yankees had been pressing too hard in the series’ opening matchups. “We were rushing in those first three games,” Torres shared. “Tonight, we finally settled in and showed what we’re capable of.”
The Yankees offense struggled through Games 1, 2, and 3, failing to ignite as Dodgers pitchers kept them on a tight leash. But Tuesday night told a different story. After Freddie Freeman gave the Dodgers an early lead with another home run, New York came alive. Anthony Volpe’s colossal grand slam in the third inning turned the tide, giving the Yankees a lead they never relinquished. Volpe’s shot was followed by a solo homer from Austin Wells and a crucial three-run blast from Torres that put the game out of reach for Los Angeles.
Torres didn’t shy away from calling the night a defining moment for the Yankees, saying, “This was the game we needed to prove what we can do with the bat.”
Volpe’s grand slam became the game’s standout moment, sending shockwaves through Yankee Stadium as fans erupted in relief and excitement. “It felt amazing,” Torres added. “We were on the ropes, and that slam brought us back to life.”
The night wasn’t without drama. In the first inning, Torres nearly had an extra-base hit robbed by Mookie Betts in a play that involved fans reaching over and interfering with Betts’ attempt to make the catch. As a result, Torres was called out on fan interference, adding to the tension as the Yankees fought to stay alive.
But the Yankees pushed past the drama, delivering a hitting showcase that brought the energy back to their dugout and into the stands. Torres, who focused on seeing more pitches, described his approach as relaxed but intentional. “I just tried to put a good swing on it,” he explained. The Yankees will now look to carry this momentum into Game 5, with Gerrit Cole taking the mound in a high-stakes matchup against Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty.
With New York fighting to push the series to Game 6, the Bronx Bombers are finally living up to their name—and the Dodgers now have reason to watch their backs. The Yankees, it seems, have rediscovered their swing at just the right moment.
