New York Yankees 2-4 Los Angeles Dodgers
Freddie Freeman’s sustained offensive power, marked by his third consecutive home run, helped drive the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series. Walker Buehler’s standout performance on the mound added to the Dodgers’ control in the series.
Dodgers Push Yankees to Edge in World Series
With Shohei Ohtani on the sidelines, the Los Angeles Dodgers stand just one win away from a World Series sweep. Behind stellar pitching and crucial hits, the Dodgers have taken control of the series, leaving the Yankees searching for answers after three games.
Walker Buehler, backed by the Dodgers’ bullpen, limited the Yankees to just five hits in a shutout performance that effectively neutralized New York’s powerful lineup. Contributions from Mookie Betts and Kiké Hernández, paired with Teoscar Hernández’s standout defense, demonstrated the Dodgers’ balanced and resilient approach.
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Freddie Freeman’s offensive tear, marked by a record-tying streak of home runs, has been a driving force for Los Angeles. The Yankees, despite their star-studded roster, have struggled to break through the Dodgers’ dominant pitching and defense. Should the Dodgers clinch the title, it would be their second championship in five years, affirming their place as one of the league’s top teams.
A Battle for Survival
The highly anticipated Game 4 will unfold Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, a crucial moment as the Yankees look to reclaim momentum against a Dodgers team running with a depleted starting rotation. The Dodgers, leaning on their bullpen for the fourth time this postseason, face a unique test as young right-hander Luis Gil steps up for the Yankees, aiming to turn the tide in New York’s favor…