The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees after a 4-2 victory in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium. Dodgers' pitcher Walker Buehler delivered five shutout innings, while Freddie Freeman's two-run homer off Clarke Schmidt set the tone early in the game. The Yankees managed to score late with Alex Verdugo's two-run home run, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dodgers' lead. This win positions the Dodgers to potentially clinch the championship in Game 4, marking their first World Series title since 2020 if successful. The Yankees made a lineup change, starting Jose Trevino at catcher in place of Austin Wells, who struggled offensively in the series. Shohei Ohtani, despite a shoulder injury in Game 2, continued to play a pivotal role for the Dodgers, batting leadoff in Game 3.