In a thrilling Game 4 of the 2024 World Series, Anthony Volpe delivered a grand slam in the third inning, fueling the New York Yankees to an impressive 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marked the Yankees’ first win in the best-of-seven series, though the Dodgers still hold the lead at 3-1. Game 5 is set for Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
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Freddie Freeman kicked things off for the Dodgers, hitting a two-run home run in the first inning, marking his fourth homer of this World Series. This achievement makes him the first player ever to homer in the first four games of a World Series.
The Yankees, however, were determined not to let Freeman steal the spotlight. In a planned bullpen game, veteran reliever Daniel Hudson replaced Dodgers starter Ben Casparius and quickly surrendered Volpe’s grand slam. Volpe ended the day going 2 for 3 and scored three runs.
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Austin Wells and Gleyber Torres also contributed to the Yankees’ offensive explosion, each hitting home runs. The pitching strategy worked flawlessly as five relief pitchers combined to throw five scoreless innings, turning a tight contest into a resounding triumph.
Starting pitcher Luis Gil gave up four runs and five hits in four innings, including home runs from Freeman and Dodgers catcher Will Smith. However, the Yankees’ bullpen was nearly flawless, allowing just one hit and striking out seven batters.
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Los Angeles struggled with runners in scoring position, going just 1 for 7, while New York managed to convert 4 of 15 chances.
Fan Interference Incident: What Happened with Mookie Betts?
“Well, A for effort.”
Fan interference was called when a Yankee fan attempted to snatch the ball from Mookie Betts’ glove after making an out. pic.twitter.com/iZ6taImncd
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 30, 2024
An unusual scene unfolded along the right-field line in the first inning when two fans interfered with Mookie Betts’ attempt to catch a fly ball. After Betts secured the catch, one fan in a Yankees jersey tried to pry the ball from Betts’ grip, while another grabbed his hand.
The Dodgers were credited with the out due to the interference call, and according to Rob Reinhart from the New York World Herald, security swiftly removed the fans from the stands following the incident.
I just asked security and the fans have been removed here at Yankee Stadium. One was also cuffed by police and allegedly shouted racial slurs at several officers. Not a great situation. https://t.co/CgFyPLwnSu
— Rob Reinhart (@RealRobReinhart) October 30, 2024