"Debuting Dodgers' Right-Handed Pitcher Ben Casparius to Begin Crucial Game for Series Victory"
The Los Angeles Dodgers will rely on rookie right-hander Ben Casparius to start Game 4 against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night, as they hold a commanding lead in the World Series.
With a 3-0 advantage in the series, the Dodgers are in a position to complete a sweep and secure their first title since 2020. This would also be their first championship after a full 162-game season since 1988.
Casparius, who is 25 years old, only has three regular-season games under his belt. However, he has impressed with a 2-0 record and a 2.16 ERA in 8 1/3 innings since August 31. He has also made three appearances in the playoffs, earning a win and not allowing any runs in 4 1/3 innings.
Tuesday's game will mark the Dodgers' fourth bullpen game of the postseason, with a record of 2-1 in those games. Due to injuries, they entered the playoffs with only three healthy starters: Jack Flaherty, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Walker Buehler.
Their most recent bullpen game was in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets, where they secured a 10-5 victory and a spot in the World Series. Casparius played a crucial role in that game, pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings and earning the win.
Right-hander Ryan Brasier has started two bullpen games for the Dodgers in the playoffs, while right-hander Michael Kopech has started the other.