The Dodgers have strategically decreased their fastball usage in the World Series, offsetting the Yankees' power against 4-seam fastballs by increasing curveball and sweeper pitches.
In terms of effectiveness, the Dodgers' reliance on 4-seam fastballs has not yielded positive results, leading to a strategic pivot in pitch selection that favors breaking pitches.
Jack Flaherty's curveballs and Blake Treinen's sweeper pitches have become pivotal in the Dodgers' approach against the Yankees, improving their chances for success in the series.
The Yankees' dominance against 4-seam fastballs led the Dodgers to adjust their strategy in the World Series, emphasizing curveballs and sweepers to counteract New York's hitting prowess.
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