Dodgers Lead 2-1 After NLCS Game 3 Victory

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a decisive 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS), taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Despite a close start, the Dodgers extended their lead significantly with Shohei Ohtani's three-run home run in the eighth inning. Walker Buehler contributed by pitching four scoreless innings, rebounding from a challenging performance against the Padres. The Dodgers' win follows a 7-3 defeat to the Mets in Game 2, where the Mets showcased strong early home-run power. Both teams are fighting for a spot in the World Series, with the Mets having previously demonstrated resilience in overcoming a poor start to the season. Game 4 is scheduled at Citi Field with Jose Quintana and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as probable starting pitchers.