The stage is set in Los Angeles for a possible sweep: the Dodgers host the Phillies on the brink of elimination in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. With a 2-0 lead in the series after close victories in Philadelphia, Los Angeles is looking to finish at home and advance to the Championship Series, while Philadelphia fights to keep its hopes alive.
How, when and where to watch
- Date and time: Wednesday, October 8 – 9:08 p.m. ET / 6:08 p.m. PT
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- Broadcast: TBS, truTV and HBO Max
Key matchups
Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Aaron Nola: The Dodgers are relying on Yamamoto (12-8, 2.49 ERA) to close out the series at home. On the Phillies’ side, Nola (5-10, 6.01 ERA) has an impossible mission against a rival offensive powerhouse
Offensives and bullpen: The Phillies need an offensive awakening and their bullpen to respond under pressure. The Dodgers will look to take advantage of the gaps and close with their relievers
Being 0-2 in a short series puts pressure on the limit. The Dodgers have home-field advantage and know that if they miss this opportunity, the momentum can change completely.
A single game can define a season: the Dodgers try to close in style in the house that gave them so much history, while the Phillies fight to keep breathing amid mountains of adversity.
If Yamamoto delivers a dominant outing and his offense produces just enough, Los Angeles could seal the series tonight. But if Philadelphia surprises, the series will come to life. There is no tomorrow: Game 3 is all or nothing.
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