World Series Game 4 preview: D-backs look to even series after two-run homer powers Rangers to 2-1 lead

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The 2023 World Series continues on Tuesday night, as the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet for a pivotal Game 4. 

The first game of the series turned out be an instant classic, with the Rangers winning in dramatic fashion in extra innings. The D-backs bounced back in Game 2, dominating Texas en route to a 9-1 victory. 

Four-time All-Star and 2020 World Series MVP Corey Seager crushed a two-run homer in third inning which proved to be all the Rangers need for a 3-1 victory. The Rangers also benefited from a strong pitching performance from its bullpen.

The Rangers enter Game 4 with 2-1 lead, but Arizona is looking to pick up their first home win of the series.

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A general view of a military flyover during the singing of the national anthem before Game Three of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on October 30, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

In recent history, a 2-1 lead has not necessarily meant the team holding the advantage will win or lose the series. Last year, the Houston Astros trailed 2-1 entering Game 4, but went on to win the title. The Atlanta Braves held a 2-1 lead over the Astros in 2021, and manged to win the World Series.

However, a 3-1 lead has proved to be much for difficult for teams to overcome. Teams who fall behind 3-1 in best-of-seven series have been eliminated 85% of the time. 

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The Rangers had to overcome injuries to starting pitcher Max Scherzer and outfielder Adolis García to improve to 9-0 on the