Dodgers vs Yankees: Who are the starting pitchers for World Series Game 5?

On the brink of a series sweep, the Yankees made a stunning comeback in Game 4 on Tuesday to keep the MLB World Series alive. The Yankees’ offense, which looked nonexistent in the first three games, came through in a do-or-die game.

Anthony Volpe led the charge with a third-inning grand slam. Wells and Gleyber Torres also added homers as the Yankees registered an 11-4 win.

The Dodgers kept themselves in the game up until the eighth inning thanks to Freddie Freeman’s record-breaking home run, trailing 6-4, before a horror pitching display from Brent Honeywell put the game out of reach.

While the Yankees have lived to see another day, they would be still under immense pressure on Wednesday to keep the series alive.

Here’s a complete guide to the starting pitchers for the World Series Game 5.

Who will be the starting pitcher for Yankees in World Series Game 5?

The Yankees will return to their Game 1 pitcher Gerrit Cole for another must-win game. Cole had a good outing in Game 1, allowing one earned run and no walks over six strong innings before he was taken out which caused some controversy.

Cole has an ERA is 2.91 with 150 strikeouts over 21 starts in the postseason which proves why Aaron Boone trusts him more than any other starter.

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Who will be the starting pitcher for Dodgers in World Series Game 5?

Meanwhile, Right-hander Jack Flaherty will take the mound for the Dodgers for Game 5 at Yankee Stadium. Flaherty had an outstanding run in the World Series opener, allowing five hits and two earned runs while striking out six in 5⅓ innings.

He has a record of 2-5 with an ERA of 4.91 and 39 strikeouts in 8 appearances in the postseason in his career.

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