Yankees Implement Strategic Lineup Changes to Challenge Dodgers in World Series Game 4

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29/10/2024 22h02

**Yankees Make Strategic Lineup Changes for Game 4 Against Dodgers**

In a bid to stay in the World Series, the New York Yankees have revamped their lineup for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The high-stakes game will see Giancarlo Stanton, one of the team's top postseason performers, moved from his usual cleanup spot to fifth in the order. Jazz Chisholm Jr. takes over Stanton's previous position, creating a better left-right balance to counter the Dodgers' pitching tactics.

The switch aims to disrupt the Dodgers’ bullpen strategy, which often leverages right-handed relievers. With Aaron Judge batting third and Stanton dropping to fifth, the Yankees avoid clustering their right-handed hitters, making it harder for the Dodgers to exploit this with their relievers.

Stanton has been a key player for the Yankees this postseason, batting .298 with six home runs and 14 RBIs, boasting an impressive 1.110 OPS. His consistency has been a rare bright spot for the team, given that he has homered in Game 1 and collected four hits in the series so far. On the other hand, Chisholm, despite starting strong with three hits and three steals in Game 1, has seen his performance dip, currently batting .170 with a .475 OPS in the playoffs.

Another notable change is the addition of rookie Austin Wells as the starting catcher, after not starting in Game 2. Wells, who came off the bench on Monday and went 0-for-2, has struggled throughout the postseason with just four hits in 43 at-bats and 19 strikeouts.

If the Yankees hope to make a historic comeback from a 3-0 deficit in the World Series, these lineup adjustments will be crucial. All eyes will be on how these changes impact their performance and whether they can keep their championship dreams alive.

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