SAN DIEGO – There is not any love misplaced between the Dodgers and Padres. Both sides reminded us of their mutual dislike throughout a heated Game 2, which resulted in San Diego night up the National League Division Series at one sport apiece with a 10-2 blowout win over Los Angeles.
The assembly between the 2 NL West rivals was one thing each baseball fan needed to look at this October. Through two video games, it hasn’t had a scarcity of drama. And now it’s a best-of-three sequence for an opportunity to maneuver on to the NL Championship Series.
“I feel like the rivalry, it’s good for baseball,” Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas mentioned. “Everybody’s excited about this series. … We understand that it’s part of a big sporting event — 54,000 people, a lot of fans and all that. … But the game has to be played on the field and we have to overcome this one and win two more games.”
As the sequence shifts to Petco Park, the Dodgers will look to perform one thing they haven’t carried out for the reason that 2021 postseason: Win a sport on the street. If they do not, their season will come to an finish within the NLDS for a 3rd consecutive season.
The Padres, however, will look to proceed their momentum in what shall be one other hostile setting. San Diego is 2-0 at house this postseason and eradicated L.A. with two wins at Petco Park in the course of the 2022 NLDS.
“I can’t wait to be back home in front of our fans,” Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. told the FS1 broadcast. “I know it’s going to be a great game all the way around. The Dodgers, they’re just not going to sit down and watch us go with our business. So same energy, same attitude. Show up and just win a ballgame.”
Here’s every part it's worthwhile to find out about Game 3:
When is the sport and how can I watch it?
Game 3 of the best-of-five sequence is airing now on FS1, dwell from Petco Park.
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Who are the beginning pitchers?
Dodgers: RHP Walker Buehler (1-6, 5.38 ERA)
It hasn’t been the season Buehler hoped for, however he can erase that with a robust begin on Tuesday in opposition to the Padres. In the previous, Buehler has thrived within the postseason, constantly delivering when his group wanted him most. Buehler has a 2.94 ERA over 79 2/3 innings in 15 playoff begins.
Padres: Michael King (13-9, 2.95 ERA)
The Padres stunned just a few individuals by handing the ball to King for their Wild Card Series opener final week. But King was greater than up for the problem. He dominated the Braves, turning into the primary pitcher to strike out 12 whereas not permitting a run in his first postseason begin. That got here after King posted a 2.15 ERA within the second half of the common season. In his first full season as a beginning pitcher, King seems to be getting stronger into October.
What are the beginning lineups?
Dodgers: Freddie Freeman’s availability will proceed to be monitored, however he was again within the lineup for Game 3. Freeman, who's battling a badly sprained proper ankle, performed all 9 innings in Game 1 however was compelled out of Game 2 after 5 innings.
Padres: Donovan Solano began every of San Diego's first three postseason video games, however David Peralta acquired the beginning at designated hitter in opposition to Jack Flaherty in Game 2. “Like the matchup,” supervisor Mike Shildt mentioned — and Peralta responded by hitting a pivotal two-run homer, incomes a spot within the beginning lineup for Game 3.
How will the bullpens line up after every group's starter?
Dodgers: With the blowout in Game 2 and the time off earlier than Game 3, the Dodgers ought to have all of their high-leverage relievers accessible on Tuesday.
Padres: Tanner Scott was the one Padres reliever to look in each Games 1 and 2, however with an off-day on Monday, he must be accessible for Game 3. Scott and Jason Adam have served as the first setup relievers for nearer Robert Suarez, with Bryan Hoeing, Adrian Morejon and Jeremiah Estrada accessible to cowl the center innings.
Any accidents of be aware?
Dodgers: Freeman, who got here into the postseason with a badly sprained proper ankle, left the sport Sunday after 5 innings with what the group referred to as proper ankle discomfort. He was again within the beginning lineup for Game 3 however will proceed to be carefully monitored. Right-hander Michael Grove sustained an harm and was changed on the NLDS roster by right-hander Ben Casparius.
Padres: Bogaerts exited Game 2 within the eighth inning on account of hamstring cramps however is within the beginning lineup for Game 3. San Diego is already coping with the lack of fellow shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who was lately shut down for the season and will endure shoulder surgical procedure. Meanwhile, the Padres have but to call a substitute for Joe Musgrove of their rotation. (Musgrove would have been slated to pitch Game 4.)
Who is scorching and who will not be?
Dodgers: Ohtani’s hitting streak, which included the postseason, ended at 13 video games with an 0-for-4 efficiency on Sunday. Still, Ohtani has been the most popular hitter in baseball for the reason that begin of September and shall be tasked with carrying the Dodgers’ offense the remainder of the way in which. On the opposite hand, Betts’ postseason struggles proceed because the star outfielder has been held hitless via two video games, extending his playoff drought to 22 at-bats with no hit, relationship again to Oct. 14, 2022.
Padres: Tatis continues to tear the duvet off the baseball in his first postseason in entrance of followers. He’s hitting .643 with three homers in 4 video games. Kyle Higashioka is tied with Tatis as the one gamers this postseason with three house runs. Meanwhile, Jake Cronenworth stays in quest of his first hit of the 2024 playoffs.
