Anthony Volpe smashed a grand slam as the New York Yankees avoided being swept in the World Series on Tuesday with an 11-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Volpe's third-inning blast gave the Yankees a 5-2 edge, their first lead since Game 1, and homers later in the contest by Gleyber Torres and Austin Wells sparked New York's rout.

"I pretty much blacked out as soon as I saw it go over the fence," Volpe said. "Everyone had confidence that someone was going to get the big hit ... when the guys have confidence in you, I feel like you could do anything."