Yankees Fall to Dodgers in Game 3, Series Tied 1-1
The New York Yankees suffered their first loss of the World Series on Wednesday night, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 at Dodger Stadium. The defeat evens the series at 1-1, with the teams set to battle it out in Los Angeles once again on Friday.
Dodgers Dominate Early
The Dodgers jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning off Yankee starter Gerrit Cole. Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts both singled, setting the stage for a two-run double by Will Smith. The Dodgers added another run in the third inning on a solo home run by Max Muncy, extending their lead to 4-0.
Yankees Fight Back but Fall Short
The Yankees finally got on the board in the fourth inning when Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run home run, cutting the Dodgers' lead to 4-2. However, the Dodgers responded in the bottom of the inning with two more runs on a single by Chris Taylor and a sacrifice fly by Betts.
Cole Struggles, Dodgers Pitching Shines
Cole, who had been dominant in the series opener, struggled with his control in Game 3, walking four batters and giving up seven hits in five innings. The Dodgers pitching, meanwhile, continued to be stellar. Clayton Kershaw pitched six strong innings, allowing two runs on five hits. The Dodgers bullpen shut the door on the Yankees in the final three innings.
Looking Ahead
The Yankees will have to bounce back quickly if they want to regain control of the series. They'll send Nestor Cortes to the mound on Friday night, hoping to slow down the Dodgers' momentum. The Dodgers, meanwhile, will be looking to take a commanding 2-1 lead in the series. With both teams playing at a high level, the rest of this World Series promises to be a thrilling battle.