Thu Oct 31 03:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Yankees Facing Elimination as Dodgers Aim for World Series Sweep

**NEW YORK** – The New York Yankees find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0 in the World Series. A monumental comeback is needed to avoid a sweep, a feat only achieved once in the last 40 years by the 2004 Boston Red Sox, ironically against the Yankees.

The Yankees’ struggling offense, batting a dismal .186 in the series, will need to ignite against a Dodgers bullpen game. Rookie Luis Gil will start for New York, hoping to silence a Dodgers offense that has scored first in every game.

The Dodgers, meanwhile, are poised for a championship celebration. Freddie Freeman, who has homered in all three games of the series, is driving the offense with a dominant performance. “We know what’s at stake,” said Freeman. “We’ve got a chance to be champions, and we know they’ve got nothing to lose.”

Game 4, a potential series clincher for the Dodgers, begins Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. The game is televised on FOX and available on MLB.TV with authentication.

**Key Matchups:**

* **Dodgers:** The Dodgers will utilize a bullpen game, with Ben Casparius starting. The pitching staff has been dominant throughout the series and is well-rested.
* **Yankees:** Luis Gil will make his second postseason start. The bullpen will need to be cautious after heavy use in Game 3.

**Injuries:**

* **Dodgers:** Shohei Ohtani continues to play through a left shoulder subluxation, while Freddie Freeman is playing with a right ankle injury.
* **Yankees:** Anthony Rizzo is battling through two fractured fingers on his right hand.

**Looking Ahead:**

The Yankees face an uphill battle, needing to win four consecutive games to secure their first World Series title since 2009. But history is not on their side, as only one team in the last 41 to fall behind 3-0 in a best-of-seven has come back to win.

**The pressure is mounting for the Yankees, who will need to find a way to turn the tide in Game 4 or face the reality of a disappointing World Series sweep.**

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