The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching put on another clinic on Thursday night in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series to take a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Dodgers got on the board in the first inning thanks to a Shohei Ohtani leadoff triple followed by a Mookie Betts RBI-double.
However, the Brewers responded right away thanks to a Caleb Durbin triple followed by a Jake Bauers RBI-single to tie the game. But, after Dodgers' third baseman Max Muncy cut down Bauers at home plate later in the inning, the Brewers never scored again.
Dodgers' pitching staff makes MLB history
The Dodgers' pitching has been lights out in all three games of the NLCS so far. It would be impressive enough as is, but the Brewers were a top 5 offense in the MLB all year long.
In Thursday night's Game 3, the Dodgers' pitching staff allowed just one run on four hits. Los Angeles walked three Brewers' batters and struck out 12 batters.
That's our starting shortstop, Mookie Betts! pic.twitter.com/iYCoEYPmXJ
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 17, 2025
When you put the first three games of the NLCS with the final game of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Dodgers have done something that's never been done before.
Los Angeles' pitching staff has allowed no more than one run, fewer than five hits, five walks and has struck out at least seven batters in four straight games. The Dodgers are the first team to do so in the MLB's modern era, according to OptaSTATS.
The no team matched that performance in the regular season or postseason, and now the Dodgers are one win away from their second straight World Series appearance.
DODGERS ARE ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE WORLD SERIES 👀 pic.twitter.com/zkULUjMGHj
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 17, 2025
Los Angeles has all the talent in the world on its roster, and it's all clicking at the right time for the Dodgers.
With a chance to complete a sweep of the Brewers in the NLCS on Friday, the Dodgers will have two-way star Shohei Ohtani on the mound.
What more could you ask for as a Dodgers' fan?
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