October 29th 2024.
The stage was set for a thrilling Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night, with rapper Fat Joe performing before the first pitch. As the game unfolded, it became clear that the Dodgers were on a mission to secure their first full-season championship since 1988. They jumped to an early lead thanks to a two-run home run from Freddie Freeman in the first inning and never looked back, ultimately defeating the New York Yankees with a score of 4-2.
The Dodgers' dominance in this series has been evident since Game 1, when Freeman hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning. Since then, they have outscored the Yankees 12-4 in the first three games. The Dodgers are now just one win away from a World Series sweep, a feat that has only been achieved once before in the 12 World Series meetings between these two historic rivals.
Despite facing a sprained ankle in previous rounds, Freddie Freeman has made a strong comeback and has solidified his role as a key player for the Dodgers. In Game 3, he hit a home run in the first inning off Yankees' starter Clarke Schmidt, becoming only the third player in history to hit a home run in each of the first three games of a World Series. This impressive feat was also achieved by George Springer for the Houston Astros in the 2017 and 2019 World Series.
Another standout player for the Dodgers in Game 3 was Shohei Ohtani, who stepped in for the injured Freeman and played heroically. Before the game, he was seen wearing a brace or heating pad on his left shoulder, but this did not stop him from making an impact on the field. Although he went 0 for 3 at the plate, he managed to reach base twice with a walk and a hit-by-pitch.
On the pitching side, Walker Buehler delivered a stellar performance for the Dodgers, holding the Yankees scoreless for five innings and only allowing two hits and two walks. This was a stark contrast to his regular season performance, where he had an ERA of 5.38. Buehler has truly stepped up in the postseason, having only allowed one run in his 18 career World Series innings.
The Dodgers also had some help from their defense, with standout plays from Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernandez. In the fourth inning, with Giancarlo Stanton on second base, Betts made a diving catch on Jazz Chisholm's sinking liner and Hernandez made a strong throw to tag Stanton out at home plate. These key defensive plays helped the Dodgers maintain their lead and secure the win.
Manager Dave Roberts continued to make all the right moves, as he has throughout the postseason, and relied on his bullpen to get the job done. However, there were some tense moments in the sixth and seventh innings, with the Yankees threatening to score. Ultimately, the Dodgers were able to hold on and were just one out away from their fifth shutout of the postseason when Alex Verdugo hit a two-run home run off Michael Kopech in the ninth inning.
As the series continues, the Dodgers will look to secure their first World Series title since 1988 in Game 4 on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. It will be a historic moment for the team, and they will be wearing a special patch honoring Fernando Valenzuela, a beloved former player. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling World Series matchup.
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