The Yankees’ surge came thanks to a clutch grand slam by Anthony Volpe, who gave his team a powerful boost after Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman had initially put L.A. ahead with a home run. “It’s my dream, and it’s the dream of all my friends, cousins, probably my sister too, but winning the World Series tops it all,” Volpe shared with FOX Sports’ Derek Jeter. “Nothing else compares.”

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts opted to rely solely on relievers throughout the game, hoping to rest his starting rotation. However, the Yankees’ bats found their rhythm, making it a rough night for the bullpen approach. Jack Flaherty is set to start for the Dodgers in Game 5, while the Yankees will look to their ace, Gerrit Cole, to extend the series and force a Game 6 back in L.A.

Freeman, who has homered in six consecutive World Series games, is cautiously optimistic. “It’s pretty cool, but I’ll look back on it after, hopefully, we get this thing done,” he said. “Hopefully, I can keep it going tomorrow.”

Though no team has ever overcome a 3-0 World Series deficit, the Yankees remain resilient. The only MLB team to come back from such a margin in any series was the 2004 Boston Red Sox against the Yankees in the ALCS. “This team has heart,” said Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts. “They’re going to keep fighting.”

In the words of Gerrit Cole, “We’re in a tough spot, but there’s still baseball to be played. We’re in the Bronx, we’re still in the World Series, and we still have a shot.”