Alex Verdugo brought in a pair of runs for the New York Yankees in their first home game, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 4-2, with the Los Angeles Dodgers once again doubling their score. However, Verdugo didn’t hold back, encouraging his teammates with a fighter’s mentality, saying they can match what the Dodgers have done.
In his post-Game 3 comments, the Yankees’ left fielder called the upcoming World Series game an “uphill fight” but noted that if the Dodgers can win three in a row, so can the Yankees.
“If that team wins three in a row, then why can’t we win three in a row?” Verdugo said. He also sent a message to his teammates to rally back in the series, stating, “We just need to kind of score early a little bit… their pitchers are doing a good job against us, limiting baserunners. For us, I think we need to set the tone a little bit sooner.”
Verdugo emphasized that he and his Yankees teammates need to play smarter against Dodgers pitchers and bring high energy from the first pitch. He also acknowledged the challenge of the series: “They are one win away; we are four wins away.”
Alex Verdugo postgame Monday to @M_Marakovits & the media on the challenge facing the Yankees: "If that team wins three in a row, then why can't we win three in a row?" #YANKSonYES
Game 4: A Fresh Start for the Yankees
According to Verdugo, everything starts fresh in Game 4, once again at Yankee Stadium. The goal, as Verdugo outlined, is to win both home games and then return to LA to take two more. “We face Flaherty, hopefully take care of our business and go there and win two,” he said.
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As for the motivation driving him and the Yankees to make a comeback, Verdugo confirmed that it’s all heart. “No one said this was gonna be easy.” He urged his teammates to stick together for the remainder of the World Series and hopes the fans will also support them as they fight for a Game 4 win.
