Los Angeles Dodgers sweep San Diego Padres in National League Divisional Series after 12-3 Game 3 win. Dodgers will be playing in NLCS for the 4th time in last 5 years, Dave Roberts men will face red hot Atlanta Braves in National League Championship Series on October 12th.
Dave Roberts used Dustin May and his Internet-breaking sinker as an opener of a bullpen game, to exploit his dominance over Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado. Lefty Kolarek replaced May after scoreless one-inning cameo.
Starter-turned-bulk-reliever Julio Urías was the winner again, as he was in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series. That time, he followed Walker Buehler with three scoreless innings. This time, he pitched five innings, retiring the first 10 batters he faced while allowing one hit, finishing with six strikeouts and balking in the only run he allowed.
Catcher Will Smith created new Dodgers Post season record with a 5 hit game in 6 At bats, he finishes game with 5 hits, 1 run and 3 RBI’s. Third baseman Justin Turner also entered into history books with 64th post-season hit as a Dodger., the most hits by any Dodger in October.
DH, Joc Pederson had good at bats, the lefty finished game with 2 runs & 2 RBI’s in 3 at-bats. Dodgers as a team racked up 14 hits ,12 runs and 11 RBI’s compared to Padres 6 hits, 3 runs and 2 RBI.
Will Smith talks about his record outing with Bat
What Next?
Dodgers will play No.2 seed Atlanta Braves in National League Championship Series starting from October 12th. Braves will be a tougher opponents compared to Depleted Brewers and Padres.
NLDS Post_Match presser – Dave Roberts, Justin Turner and Mookie Betts discuss their impressive NLDS sweep and team’s preparation for Next challenges.
