The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their dominance in the World Series with a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the series. Freddie Freeman’s third straight game with a home run and Walker Buehler’s stellar pitching performance were the key factors in the Dodgers’ win.
Freeman’s home run in the first inning set the tone for the game, giving the Dodgers an early lead. Buehler, who has been a standout performer throughout the postseason, silenced the potent Yankees lineup with another impressive outing on the mound. The right-hander allowed just two runs over seven innings, striking out eight batters.
The Yankees tried to mount a comeback in the later innings, scoring two runs off reliever Blake Treinen in the eighth. However, Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen shut down New York in the ninth to secure the win and put the Dodgers on the brink of their second consecutive World Series title.
The Dodgers will look to complete a sweep of the Yankees in Game 4 on Tuesday night, with left-hander Julio Urias set to take the mound for Los Angeles. The Yankees will turn to their ace Gerrit Cole in a must-win situation as they try to avoid being swept in the series.
With their potent offense and dominant pitching, the Dodgers have been in control of the World Series from the start. If they can finish off the Yankees in Game 4, they will solidify their status as the top team in baseball and add another championship to their storied franchise.
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