The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic. Freddie Freeman continued his impressive performance by hitting a home run for the third consecutive game, while Walker Buehler delivered a stellar pitching performance.
With the win, the Dodgers are now on the brink of their second championship in five years and their eighth in franchise history. Buehler, along with six relievers, combined to limit the Yankees to just five hits in the game.
Teoscar Hernández showcased his defensive prowess by throwing out a runner at home plate with a precise throw from left field. Mookie Betts and Kiké Hernández contributed with RBI singles, and the Dodgers managed to chase Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt from the game in the third inning.
Freeman's two-run homer early in the game marked his fifth consecutive World Series game with a home run, tying a major league record. The Dodgers now stand just one win away from a potential sweep in this highly anticipated matchup against the Yankees.
Game 4 is set to take place at Yankee Stadium, with the Dodgers planning to utilize a bullpen game due to limited healthy starters. The Yankees will send rookie right-hander Luis Gil to the mound in an effort to stave off elimination.
Despite the return to Yankee Stadium, the home team struggled to generate offense, scoring only on a late two-run homer by Alex Verdugo. Buehler's strong pitching performance, combined with the Dodgers' solid defense, proved to be the difference in the game.
The Dodgers have now won seven consecutive World Series matchups against the Yankees dating back to 1981. New York will look to avoid being swept in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1976.
As the series progresses, the Dodgers remain focused on securing one more win to claim the championship, while the Yankees aim to mount a comeback and extend the series. Game 4 promises to be another intense battle as both teams vie for victory.
