1956 10-07 Dodgers at Yankees World Series Game 4

The Thomas Paine Podcast delivers a gripping, live-broadcast-style recap of Game 4 of the 1956 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, capturing the intensity and drama of a pivotal matchup. Carl Erskine took the mound for the Dodgers, aiming to become the first Brooklyn pitcher to win three World Series games, while Tom Sturdivant made his first World Series start for the Yankees, showcasing composure and control with a mix of curveballs and knuckleballs. The Yankees built a 3-1 lead by the fifth inning, fueled by timely hits and defensive lapses, and extended it further in the fourth with a stolen base by Mickey Mantle and a sacrifice fly. The Dodgers responded with a run in the fourth, and Jackie Robinson ignited a late rally in the ninth with a crucial two-base hit, loading the bases with two outs. Despite the Dodgers' valiant effort—coming within a strikeout of tying the game—the Yankees held on for a 6-2 victory, evening the series at 2-2. Mickey Mantle’s seventh career World Series home run proved decisive, and Sturdivant’s strong 7.5-inning performance earned him the win, solidifying his role as a key contributor to the Yankees’ championship hopes. The episode closes with anticipation building for Game 5 at Ebbets Field, where Don Larsen is set to pitch, setting the stage for a potential historic showdown.