World Series Game 4 takeaways: Volpe, Yankees slam Dodgers - ESPN

Game 4 started with a familiar sight in this World Series: Freddie Freeman hitting a home run to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a lead. But this time, the Yankees had an answer in the form of Anthony Volpe's third-inning grand slam that sparked an 11-4 victory and cut New York's series deficit to 3-1.

Who else stepped up as New York extended this series, and will it go back to L.A.? We've got it all covered, from live updates and analysis during the game to takeaways after the final pitch to what's next for each team.

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Yankees: The Yankees finally got their big hit. Volpe's go-ahead grand slam off Daniel Hudson with two outs in the third inning was the breakthrough blast the Yankees needed. It electrified the sold-out crowd. It supplied the club oxygen. Most importantly, it gave them a lead for the first time since Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1. New York added six runs against the Dodgers' bullpen, marking the first time the Yanks have won a game in this postseason by more than three runs. The outburst ensured they'll live to play another day. Will it be the turning point in a historic comeback? It's at least a start. — Jorge Castillo

Dodgers: It was clear, almost from the onset, that the Dodgers were basically punting Game 4. Six of their high-leverage relievers threw a combined 100 pitches in their win the prior night, the first of three consecutive games in New York. Their plan in Game 4 was to turn to those arms again only if they held a lead. And because their lead evaporated early — when the Yankees put together a four-run third inning to take a 5-2 advantage — the Dodgers' best arms didn't enter.

It's the advantage of having a 3-0 Series lead, the type no team has ever