On Wednesday night in New York, during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series,

the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 8-0 thanks to a three-run home run by Shohei Ohtani.

After making it 4-0 in the sixth inning with a two-run drive, Kiké Hernández waved to the Citi Field crowd he had calmed.

Los Angeles pitched its fourth shutout in the last five postseason games to bounce back from a home loss and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

In the seventh, Ohtani struck out, hitting a 410-foot drive that flew into right field’s second tier and just about stayed level above the foul pole.

Max Muncy tied Corey Seager and Justin Turner for the franchise record with his 13th career postseason home run in the ninth inning.

In Game 2, Muncy also made a connection. Shohei Ohtani extends the Dodgers’ advantage with a three-run home drive.

With the bases loaded in the second inning, a fervent Walker Buehler struck out Francisco Lindor,

and the Dodgers’ hard-throwing bullpen produced five scoreless innings.

Buehler pitched a four-hitter in tandem with four relievers.

The $325 million rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to start for Los Angeles against the

seasoned left-hander Jose Quintana in Game 4 on Thursday night in Queens.

With 13 strikeouts in his five innings of work,

Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech earned the victory.

In part because of some poor fielding, Mets starting Luis Severino was down 2-0 in the second inning.

Despite not allowing any earned runs to be scored,

he took the loss after throwing 95 pitches and walking four in 4 2/3 innings.

With an infield single, slumping catcher Will Smith scored a run,

and Tommy Edman added another with a sacrifice fly that would have been more if

Tyrone Taylor hadn’t made an incredible catch on the right-center warning track.

NEW YORK (AP) — In Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 8-0 thanks to a three-run home run from Shohei Ohtani.

NEW YORK (AP) — In Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night,

the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 8-0 thanks to a three-run home run from Shohei Ohtani.

After making it 4-0 in the sixth inning with a two-run drive, Kiké Hernández waved to the Citi Field crowd he had calmed.

Los Angeles pitched its fourth shutout in the last five postseason games to bounce back from a home loss and take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

In the seventh, Ohtani struck gold with a 410-foot shot that flew into right field’s second deck and

just about managed to stay level above the foul pole.

Max Muncy tied Corey Seager and Justin Turner for the franchise record with his 13th career postseason home run in the ninth inning.

In Game 2, Muncy also made a connection.

With the bases loaded in the second inning, a fervent Walker Buehler struck out Francisco Lindor,

and the Dodgers’ hard-throwing bullpen produced five scoreless innings.

Buehler pitched a four-hitter in tandem with four relievers.

The $325 million rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto is expected to start for Los Angeles against the seasoned left-hander Jose Quintana in Game 4 on Thursday night in Queens.

With 13 strikeouts in his five innings of work, Dodgers pitcher Michael Kopech earned the victory. In part because of some poor fielding,

Mets starting Luis Severino was down 2-0 in the second inning.

Despite not allowing any earned runs to be scored,

he took the loss after throwing 95 pitches and walking four in 4 2/3 innings.

With an infield single, slumping catcher Will Smith scored a run,

and Tommy Edman added another with a sacrifice fly that would have been more if Tyrone Taylor hadn’t made an incredible catch on the right-center warning track.

After falling behind two games to one,

Los Angeles won their intense Division Series against San Diego with a string of shutouts.

The Dodgers’ scoreless streak was extended to 33 innings on Sunday, tying a playoff record,

as Jack Flaherty and company shut out the Mets 9-0 in the NLCS opener.

The Mets triumphed 7-3 in Chavez Ravine on Monday thanks to a leadoff home run by Lindor,

the lone recent wobble for the pitching staff.

Ohtani started his first postseason batting.222 with five RBIs and a home run.

The $700 million superstar had not gone deep since launching a three-run home run early in the Division Series opener,

but he ignited the offence in Game 1 against the Mets.

Ohtani gestured towards the Dodgers dugout after connecting on a 0-1 cutter from Tylor Megill in the eighth inning.

After a replay check, the original call that the ball was fair remained.

Ohtani has hit 17 hits and driven in 27 runs (including seven home runs) in his last 20 at-bats with runners in scoring position dating back to the regular season.

This postseason, the leadoff hitter is 0 for 22 when the bases are empty.

Against the run, he is 7 for 9 with two home runs.

ROOM FOR TRAINER Dodgers: two base Batting sixth, Gavin Lux was back in the lineup.

Next up After having a rough outing in the first game of the Division Series against San Diego,

Yamamoto (7-2, 3.00 ERA) turned in five flawless innings of two-hit ball to win the decisive Game 5 last Friday.

Out of 63 pitches, 39 were strikes.

In two postseason starts—both no-decisions—Quintana (10-10, 3.75 ERA) has not given up an earned run in 11 innings pitched.

Since August 25th, Quintana, 35, has made eight starts over 47 1/3 innings and allowed just three earned runs.

Game 3 of the National League Championship Series was over as soon as the ball left his bat.

With a three-run home run from Ohtani, the Dodgers overcame the erratic New York Mets 8–0 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

With his 15th career postseason home run, Kiké Hernández made it 4-0 in the sixth inning and waved to the Citi Field crowd he had calmed.

Los Angeles pitched their fourth shutout in the last five postseason games to bounce back from a home loss.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. ”

We’re playing good defence, too,” the speaker added.

seasoned left-hander Jose Quintana in Game 4 on Thursday night in Queens.

Ohtani made contact and launched a massive 410-foot drive into right field’s second tier.

As he watched the ball just about stay fair above the foul pole, he offered a tiny lean at home plate.

Max Muncy tied Corey Seager and Justin Turner for the franchise record with his 13th career postseason home run in the ninth inning.

In Game 2, Muncy also made a connection. It is unquestionably a blessing.

I’m incredibly grateful that I’ve had the chance to play enough games to reach those totals,” he remarked. ”

Grateful to play for a group and a team that makes the playoffs each and every year.”

With the bases loaded in the second inning, Dodgers starter Walker Buehler struck out Francisco Lindor with a full-count knuckle curve.

An enraged As he left the mound, Buehler yelled once more, this time towards Lindor. Roberts stated, ”

That was the game’s pitch.” Clearly, the assembly