The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their postseason surge Wednesday night, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 3–1 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, putting them just one victory away from back-to-back World Series appearances. The win, powered by sharp pitching and clutch defense, gave L.A. a commanding 3–0 series lead, with the team showing no signs of slowing down.
Veteran right-hander Walker Buehler delivered a strong outing, allowing just one run across six innings while striking out seven. The bullpen once again proved reliable, keeping the Brewers off the board in the late innings. On offense, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith each drove in key runs, while Mookie Betts stole the spotlight with a highlight-reel play in right field—ranging deep and firing a perfect throw to first base for a rare out that shifted momentum squarely in the Dodgers’ favor.
The Dodgers’ postseason dominance has been marked by consistency and calm under pressure. They’ve allowed only three total runs across 27 innings in the NLCS, showcasing the depth of both their rotation and relief corps. Manager Dave Roberts praised the team’s balance, noting that “everyone’s contributing—whether it’s a big hit, a defensive gem, or a shutdown inning.”
With the series now heavily tilted in their favor, Los Angeles is poised to clinch another World Series berth, potentially setting up a match with the Toronto Blue Jays or Seattle Mariners. For a team that has combined star power, depth, and postseason poise, the Dodgers appear ready to finish what they started.
