Dodgers hit two homers off Chris Sale to steal game three of NLDS behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Dave Roberts made a gutsy call turning to Edwin Diaz for the final three outs as the Los Angeles Dodgers clung to a Game 3 lead over Atlanta.
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a crucial Game 3 victory against the Atlanta Braves, taking a 2-1 series lead in the NLDS. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a stellar pitching performance, while clutch home runs from Kike Hernandez and Freddie Freeman provided the offense. Dave Roberts’ unconventional decision to use Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning proved successful, sealing the win despite late-inning Braves pressure.
- The Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead over the Braves in the NLDS.
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched seven innings, allowing one run and striking out 10.
- Kike Hernandez and Freddie Freeman hit home runs to give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead.
- Edwin Diaz closed out the game in the ninth inning for the save.
- Chris Sale struggled with his pitch count early on but battled through his outing.
- The Braves’ offense has struggled, with Michael Harris II providing most of the production.
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