The Dodgers are leading 3-1 against the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS as the game progresses into the eighth inning. Yoshinobu Yamamoto started for the Dodgers against Chris Sale of Atlanta.
Game Highlights
Seventh Inning
Top: Atlanta’s Dylan Lee pitched, leading to a fly-out from Freddie Freeman and a ground-out from Teoscar Hernández. Lee struck out Will Smith to close the inning.
Bottom: Yoshinobu Yamamoto showcased skill by striking out Lane Thomas and Austin Riley, amassing 10 strikeouts in the game. He has allowed four hits and one earned run over 98 pitches.
Sixth Inning
Top: Andy Pages singled off Dylan Dodd of Atlanta. Dodd responded by striking out Kyle Tucker and Kiké Hernández before Mookie Betts flied out to end the inning.
Bottom: Yamamoto continued strong, striking out Matt Olson with a 96.4 mph pitch, and retiring other batters without incident.
Fifth Inning
Top: Braves’ Chris Sale struck out Will Smith. Shohei Ohtani flied out, then Miguel Rojas grounded out as Sale succeeded with a 1-2-3 inning.
Bottom: Singles from Mauricio Dubón and Lane Thomas put pressure on Yamamoto. A walk to Rowdy Tellez loaded the bases, and Drake Baldwin drove in a run for Atlanta. Ronald Acuña Jr. ended the inning with a ground-out.
Fourth Inning
Top: Andy Pages began with a single, but Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer, giving the Dodgers a lead. A solo home run by Freeman followed, marking his 18th postseason homer. Chris Sale allowed three earned runs over 80 pitches.
Bottom: Atlanta managed a hit from Olson, but Yamamoto struck out Albies and retired the side efficiently.
Third Inning
Top: Mookie Betts hit, but Freeman’s home run attempt was denied by Dubón in a pivotal leaping catch. After catcher’s interference and a single, Dodgers stranded bases loaded.
Bottom: Yamamoto dominated, striking out two to close the inning.
Early Innings
Yamamoto carved through Braves’ batters early, striking out several, while Sale countered with his own dominance, placing strikeouts early and forcing the Dodgers to adjust.
Commentary and Analysis
Key figures such as Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell are highlighted amid the Dodgers’ challenges. Commentary explores game dynamics and player performance. Speculation on team strategy suggests possible lineup changes and adjustments needed for the Dodgers to tackle their reliance on home runs and counter the Braves effectively.
How to Watch
The game is broadcast on FS1 and local radio, with further matches scheduled depending on the outcome of Game 3.
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