Los Angeles Dodgers showed their resilience and competitive edge during Game 3 of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium, leaving fans and critics alike stunned. A highlight was Freddie Freeman launching yet another home run – setting pace for them versus New York Yankees who struggled against Walker Buehler and his relievers, effectively neutralizing their offense.
A Closer Look at the Dodgers’ Brinkmanship
The Dodgers’ dominating play in Game 3 and 2, including their dominance against the Yankees in Game 3, have proven them an unstoppable force – leading them to push them close to defeat and push up against elimination in this series. As anticipation builds for Game 4, one may wonder: What can the Yankees do in order to save themselves in this contest?
Overview of Game 3: Dodgers 4, Yankees 2
Unraveling the Yankees
The expected pitching advantage for the Yankees turned into their Achilles’ heel as the Dodgers’ pitchers, including Walker Buehler, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Jack Flaherty, showcased their prowess. Their combined ERA of 1.62 marks a historic performance not seen since the 2016 Cleveland team. Buehler, coming off his second Tommy John surgery, adapted his strategy, relying on an effective curveball that contributed significantly to the Dodgers moving one step closer to the championship title.
Yankees on the Back Foot
Situation for the Yankees has turned dire as they trail 0-3 in this series. After high hopes and expectations were set out of them offensively, expectations have fallen far short, creating great disillusionment from home fans and diminishing enthusiasm from away supporters alike. Team struggles, managing only four hits and five walks while failing to capitalize on runners being put into scoring position.
Looking Ahead to Game 4
With the Dodgers leading and showing superior gameplay, there has been much speculation of an impending sweep by them. Once considered slight underdogs, they have now exceeded all expectations, leaving their opponents desperately looking for ways back in. Luis Gil’s return puts pressure on him to outshone previous teammates; given current dynamics an all-bullpen game by them does not seem too distant of an outcome for this crucial matchup – while their counterparts require nothing short of a miracle just to survive this current struggle.