Dodgers Dominate Yankees in Game 3 of World Series: Yankees Face Elimination
Bronx, NY – October 28, 2024 – The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their impressive postseason run, overpowering the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 3 of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium. The victory places the Dodgers firmly in control of the series with a commanding 3-0 lead, leaving the Yankees on the precipice of elimination.
Freddie Freeman, electrifying the crowd with his bat, hit a two-run home run in the first inning, marking his third home run in as many games, as the Dodgers jumped out to an early 2-0 lead. Walker Buehler, the Dodgers’ ace, maintained the momentum with a stellar five-inning performance, allowing only two hits while recording five strikeouts.
Despite the Yankees’ storied history at Yankee Stadium, they were unable to respond effectively to the Dodgers’ pitching strategy. Yankees’ starter Clarke Schmidt struggled, failing to last past the third inning and giving up three runs. In a game fraught with missed opportunities, the Yankees left eight runners stranded and were unable to capitalize during crucial at-bats.
Although Alex Verdugo provided a glimmer of hope for the Yankees in the ninth with a two-run home run, it was too little, too late. As the Yankees gear up for Game 4 on Wednesday, they face the daunting challenge of avoiding a sweep and a second championship loss to the Dodgers in four years. Historically, the Yankees have been swept only twice in 40 World Series appearances, in 1963 and 1976.
The Yankees now must rally against time as they aim to stave off elimination in front of their home crowd. The pressure mounts as the Dodgers eye a potential second title in four seasons. For further updates on the Yankees, visit AMNY.com.
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