**World Series Update: Yankees Up 6-4 On Dodgers**

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World Series Update: Yankees Take Game 4, Lead Series 3-1!

The New York Yankees have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the World Series after a thrilling 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium. The series now heads back to Yankee Stadium for Game 5, where the Bronx Bombers will look to close out the Dodgers and claim their 28th World Series title.

A Tightly Contested Battle

Game 4 was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows throughout the night. The Dodgers jumped out to an early lead, scoring two runs in the first inning thanks to a solo home run by Mookie Betts and an RBI single by Freddie Freeman. However, the Yankees quickly responded in the top of the second, with Giancarlo Stanton hitting a two-run home run to tie the game.

The lead changed hands several times throughout the game. The Dodgers retook the lead in the fourth inning on a solo homer by Max Muncy, but the Yankees answered with a run in the fifth on a sacrifice fly by Aaron Judge. The Dodgers pulled ahead again in the seventh inning on a two-out RBI single by Trea Turner, but the Yankees answered once again in the eighth inning on a two-run single by Anthony Rizzo.

The Turning Point: The Eighth Inning

The turning point of the game came in the eighth inning when the Yankees broke the game open. With the game tied at 4-4, Gleyber Torres led off the inning with a single and then advanced to second on a wild pitch. After a sacrifice bunt by Aaron Hicks, Anthony Rizzo stepped up to the plate and delivered a two-run single to give the Yankees a 6-4 lead.

Dominant Pitching Performance by Nestor Cortes

The Yankees' pitching staff, led by Nestor Cortes, shut down the Dodgers in the final two innings. Cortes pitched seven strong innings, giving up four runs on nine hits. He struck out six batters and walked one. The Yankees' bullpen, which had struggled in the first three games of the series, was lights out in Game 4, with Clay Holmes and Aroldis Chapman combining to allow just one hit and one walk over the final two innings.

The Road Ahead: A Chance for History

The Yankees are now one win away from their first World Series title since 2009. They will have a chance to clinch the championship in Game 5 at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. If the Yankees win, it will be their 28th World Series title, tying the St. Louis Cardinals for the most in Major League Baseball history.

Looking Ahead: Game 5

The Dodgers will be looking to avoid elimination in Game 5. They will be hoping to get strong pitching performances from their starters, who have struggled in the series so far. The Dodgers will also need to find a way to slow down the Yankees' offense, which has been clicking on all cylinders in the World Series.

The World Series is far from over. However, the Yankees have put themselves in a prime position to win their first championship in over a decade. With a win in Game 5, the Yankees would not only hoist the Commissioner's Trophy, but also etch their names in the history books.