World Series Game 4 Recap: New York Yankees Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 to Stay Alive

Yankees' Offense Explodes in Game 4

The New York Yankees avoided a 3-1 deficit in the World Series with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night.

The Yankees' offense, which had been held in check by Dodgers' pitching for the first three games of the series, came alive in Game 4.

New York scored three runs in the first inning off Dodgers' starter Clayton Kershaw, and added two more in the second inning to take an early 5-0 lead.

Dodgers' Bullpen Struggles

The Dodgers' bullpen, which had been a strength for the team all season, struggled in Game 4.

After Kershaw was pulled from the game in the second inning, the Dodgers' relievers allowed six more runs on nine hits.

The Yankees took advantage of the Dodgers' bullpen struggles, scoring runs in each of the first five innings of the game.

Yankees' Bullpen Shines

In contrast to the Dodgers' bullpen, the Yankees' bullpen was outstanding in Game 4.

After starter Gerrit Cole was pulled from the game in the fifth inning, the Yankees' relievers allowed just one run on three hits over the final four innings of the game.

The Yankees' bullpen was able to shut down the Dodgers' offense, which had been one of the most potent in the league all season.

Yankees Stay Alive

With the victory in Game 4, the Yankees avoided a 3-1 deficit in the World Series.

The Yankees now trail the Dodgers 2-2 in the best-of-seven series.

Game 5 of the World Series will be played at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night.