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    Freddie Freeman homers again, Dodgers stifle Yankees for 3-0 World Series lead
    • October 29, 2024

    The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, right, is tagged out at home by Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani walks to the plate to bat during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman watches the flight of his two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman drops his bat as he watches the flight of his two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, right, celebrates with teammate Shohei Ohtani after they both scored on Freeman’s two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman, right, celebrates with teammate Shohei Ohtani after they both scored on Freeman’s two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler tosses a ball after walking the New York Yankees’ Gleyber Torres during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the second inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    New York Yankees star Aaron Judge walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts hits an RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts hits an RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts hits an RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt walks back to the dugout during the second inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts during the third inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt, right, hands the ball to Manager Aaron Boone as he is replaced during the third inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. throws to the plate during the third inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. tosses the ball to catcher Jose Trevino during the third inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. Trevino tagged the Dodgers’ Gavin Lux out at home. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux is tagged out by New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux is tagged out by New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, left, is tagged out by New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Nestor Cortes throws to the plate during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts to a called strike during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Nestor Cortes throws to the plate during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani strikes out during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, right, is tagged out at home by Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, left, is tagged out at home by Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers catcher Will Smith celebrates after tagging the New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton out at home on a throw from left fielder Teoscar Henrandez during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton lies on the ground after being tagged out while trying to score during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux is hit by a pitch thrown by New York Yankees relief pitcher Jake Cousins during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux is hit by a pitch thrown by New York Yankees relief pitcher Jake Cousins during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, right, scores as New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino waits for a late throw during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, right, scores past New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, right, scores past New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, left, scores past New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, left, is safe at home as New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino looks to the infield during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux celebrates in the dugout after scoring during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol throws to the plate during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol celebrates during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton singles past Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia throws to the plate during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Tim Hill throws to the plate during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after fouling off a pitch during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    New York Yankees relief pitcher Tim Hill throws to the plate during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani walks to the dugout after a pop-up during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson throws to the plate during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The New York Yankees’ Anthony Volpe loses his bat as he swings for strike three during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    The New York Yankees’ Anthony Volpe loses his bat as he swings for strike three during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Dodgers relief pitcher Anthony Banda throws to the plate during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers relief pitcher Anthony Banda celebrates at the end of the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    The New York Yankees’ Gleyber Torres walks back to the dugout after striking out to end the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers catcher Will Smith, front, and relief pitcher Michael Kopech celebrate after the final out of their 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, and relief pitcher Michael Kopech celebrate after their 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, right, and relief pitcher Michael Kopech celebrate after their 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    From left, the Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, Kiké Hernández, Tommy Edman and Mookie Betts celebrate after their 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani takes the field for introductions before Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani takes the field for introductions before Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, right, is greeted by Manager Dave Roberts during team introductions before Game 3 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, back left, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts (50) watch as the New York Yankees are introduced before Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    An American flag covers the outfield during the national anthem before Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

    The Dodgers and the New York Yankees line up for the national anthem before Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

    Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter waves before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

    Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter walks off the field after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3 of the World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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    The New York Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, right, is tagged out at home by Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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    NEW YORK — Rapper Fat Joe sang before Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.

    The fat lady could be up next.

    The Dodgers got a two-run home run from Freddie Freeman in the first inning and never looked back, moving within one game of their first full-season championship since 1988 with a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees.

    Starting with Freeman’s 10th-inning walk-off grand slam in Game 1, the Dodgers have outscored the Yankees 12-4 while taking the first three games of this Series. They will go for the championship – and the first World Series sweep since 2012 (San Francisco Giants over Detroit Tigers) – in Game 4 on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. It would be only the second sweep in the 12 World Series meetings between these two rivals (the Dodgers also did it in 1963).

    Shohei Ohtani has replaced Freeman as the wounded Dodger heroically playing on. Ohtani emerged for pregame introductions wearing a brace or heating pad on his injured left shoulder under his jacket and clutched his left arm close to his body when running the bases. He went 0 for 3 but reached base twice – on a walk and when he was hit in the foot by a pitch.

    Freeman, meanwhile, has clearly recovered from the sprained ankle that hampered him so badly during the first two rounds of the postseason. He turned on an inside cutter from Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt in the first inning Monday night and lined it into the right-field seats for a two-run home run.

    Freeman also homered in the third inning of Game 2, making him only the third player to homer in each of the first three games in a World Series (Barry Bonds in 2002, Hank Bauer in 1958). Freeman also homered for the Atlanta Braves in Games 5 and 6 of the 2021 World Series, giving him home runs in a record-tying five consecutive World Series Games. George Springer also did it for the Houston Astros in the 2017 and 2019 World Series.

    “When you come into a road park, you want to try to strike early and quiet the crowd, and we were able to do that in the first inning,” Freeman said.

    In perhaps his final game in a Dodgers uniform – he will be a free agent this winter – Walker Buehler recalled his own history. Pitching like the Buehler of old, he held the Yankees scoreless for five innings, allowing just two hits and two walks.

    The 5.38 ERA of the regular season has been irrelevant in the postseason. Buehler allowed six runs in the second inning of Game 3 in the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres – then gave the Dodgers 12 consecutive scoreless innings through the rest of his postseason. He has allowed just one run in his 18 career World Series innings.

    “Walker Buehler, he’s been doing this his whole career in big games, big moments,” Freeman said. “Steps up when you need him.”

    That six-run inning in the NLDS was fueled by poor defense – so they owed him one. The only time Buehler ran into trouble against the Yankees, the defense stepped up around him.

    Giancarlo Stanton doubled with one out in the fourth inning (the first hit off Buehler). Mookie Betts made a diving catch on Jazz Chisholm’s sinking liner for the second out before Anthony Volpe dropped a single into left field. Teoscar Hernandez came up throwing, firing a 93.9 mph bullet (his fastest throw of the season via Statcast) on one hop to catcher Will Smith who tagged Stanton out to keep the Yankees scoreless.

    After the power burst by Freeman, the Dodgers took more pedestrian routes to tacking on single runs in the third and sixth.

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    In the third, Tommy Edman drew a leadoff walk, went to second on Ohtani’s ground out and raced home on Betts’ bloop single to right field. In the sixth, Gavin Lux was hit by a pitch, stole second and just beat the throw home to score on Kiké Hernandez’s single to center field.

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made his bullpen calls with one eye on Tuesday’s pitching plan – and continued to make all the right choices, as he has throughout this postseason run.

    But he had to survive scares in the sixth and seventh innings. Most dangerously, the Yankees put two runners on with two outs in the seventh. With Juan Soto on deck, Anthony Banda struck out Gleyber Torres when home plate umpire Mark Carlson called a 2-and-2 fastball clearly above the zone strike three.

    The Dodgers were one out away from their fifth shutout of this posteason (which would have tied Cleveland’s postseason record from 2016) when Alex Verdugo hit a two-run home run off Michael Kopech.

    More to come on this story.

    ​ Orange County Register 

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