The Los Angeles Dodgers made the sensation to a reality tonight in New York. They beat the New York Yankees – amid a last minute homerun by New York with two points – with 4 – 2 in a game they dominated for 8 innings with a shutout. Now the Dodgers are only one win away from the 2025 baseball championship. They lead the World Series with 3 – 0 and can finish the Series with a win already tomorrow night in game 4 in New York. Tens of thousands Angelinos celebrated the win of their Dodgers like crazy in public viewings in hundreds of bars all over LA.
11:45 – Dodgers win game 3 in New York with 4 – 2 – as the Yankees made a home run in the last inning
The LA Dodgers got their third win in game 3 of the World Series with 4 – 2 against the New York Yankees. The Yankees had a last minute home run in the 9th inning but couldn’t make one more in the finish. It was Alex Verudgo who hit a two-run home run off Kopeck not right field not end the Dodgers’ shutout bid with two outs. The Yankees had a disastrous performance and never had a real chance against Los Angeles. Freeman was once again the hero of the night with his third home run in the third game. The Dodgers now lead the World Series with 3 – 0 – and can already reach the championship tomorrow in game 4 in New York.
11:30 – Dodgers on the edge of third win in Series – still leading 4 – 0 in the 9th inning
The Dodgers are on the edge of winning the third game in the World Series. They lead in game 3 still with 4 – 0 at the beginning of the last 9th inning. Ohtani is out again, also Mookie Betts is out. But the Yankees need a wonder to score 4 points and a home run in their last hittings. The Stadium plays “Final Countdown” – and this final countdown starts now with the Yankees hitting in the 9th inning – their last chance. Tens of thousands fans at the public viewings in LA are already in celebration mood. Now Michael Kopeck is pitching for the Dodgers and the Yankees have their very last chance. If the Dodgers go 3 – 0 I. the series the Championship is going nearly for sure to Los Angeles.
10:50 – Dodgers on the way to shut out – Dodgers still lead with 4 – 0 – Yankees facing disaster in game 3
After the 7th inning the Dodgers are on the way to a shut out. The Yankees once again can not capitalize on two players on base 1 and 2. The Dodgers keep their lead of 4 – 0 after real good pitching by Hernandez. Dodgers bullpen bends but didn’t break in 7th inning – so the Dodgers go with a 4 – 0 lead into the 8th inning and already look like the possible winner in game 3, leading the series with a 3 – 0.
10:30 – Game 3 becomes disaster for the Yankees – Dodgers lead 4 – 0 after 6th inning, Yankees without chance
The 6th inning does not bring any relief for the completely frustrated Yankee fans. The Yankees are once more scored out – no hits, no home runs. At the beginning of the 7th inning Shohei Ohtani has his 4th out of the evening – he’s out again. After Ohtani his team mate Freeman hurts his ankle and is the second out for the Dodgers. But the Dodgers still lead 4 – 0 and hundreds of public viewing bars in LA are celebrating like crazy.
10:10 – Dodgers extend lead to 4 – 0 in 6th inning on Kike Hernandez’ RBI single
The Dodgers extend their lead in the 6th inning to already 4 – 0. Gavin Lux scored when Mike Hernandez singled to center field, making it 4 – 0 for the Dodgers. It looks as it becomes a disaster for New York and the Yankees this evening.
9:43 – After 5 innings no chance for Yankees – Dodgers dominate game 3 – Dodgers still lead 3 – 0
The Dodgers dominate also the 5th inning of game 3 in New York. Walker Buehler again pitched great, the Yankees hat a few hits but could not score. It’s still 3 – 0 for the Yankees – the Yankee fans are increasingly frustrated.
9:43 – Still 3 – 0 for Dodgers after the 4th inning, Ohtani out for third time.
LA was nearly adding an additional run in the fourth inning. But Gavin Lux was called out at the plate after Edman’s bunt. Then Nestor Cortes struck out Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani to end the frame. It’s already Ohtani’s third out in game 3.
9:30 – Dodgers keep their 3 – 0 – lead after 3rd inning. Walker Buehler is pitching great, LA celebrates already
Frustrating game 3 for the Yankees. They are outscored again in the third inning with a great Walker Buehler pitching for the Dodgers. The Dodgers keep their 3 – 0 – lead.
9:00 – Third inning starts with Ohtani’s second out, but Mookie Betts and Edman make it 3 – 0 for LA
The third inning starts with one more out for Shohei Ohtani who is obviously still handicapped after his injury in game 2. Meanwhile hundreds of bars in Los Angeles are already celebrating the 2 – 0 lead for the Dodgers in game 3 in New York.
Meanwhile Mookie Betts brings in Edman for one more point for the Dodgers – now it’s already 3 – 0 for the Dodgers. LA is going completely crazy.
2nd inning: 3 outs for the Dodgers – Clarke Schmidt is great – but Dodgers lead 2 – 0 after Freemans home run
8:45 pm – Second inning starts again with Clarke Schmidt as pitcher for the Yankees – he responds to Freddie Freemans home run with a perfect second inning and recorded a 1-2-3 frame. He struck out Gavin Lux and Kike Hernandez. After the Yankees the Dodgers also had a perfect second inning with Walker Buehler scoring the Yankees out. So it’s still 2 – 0 for the Dodgers after the historic third home run of Freddie Freeman in the third games of the World Series. The Yankee fans bood him at the beginning, but now they are silent.
Walker Buehler is first pitcher for the Dodgers – Los Angeles is celebrating the home run of Freddie Freeman
8:33 pm – While Walker Buehler starts as the first pitcher for the Dodgers against Yankee Torres, Los Angeles is already on fire. Fans in hundreds of bars at public viewings are celebrating the new Dodger-hero Freddie Freeman who has scored homers in all three games til now – and gave the Dodgers a 2 – 0 – lead. Now it’s time for the Yankees: Torres is on base 1, now Aaron Judge is hitting – he disappoints again and is out.
Ohtani is out – but Dodgers have the first home run with their new hero Freddie Freeman – it’s 2:0 Dodgers
8:24 pm – The game starts with a big bang for the Dodgers. Already the third hitter Freddie Freeman – the hero of game 1 – makes the first home run. Dodgers lead 2 – 0
Game 3 starts with Clarke Schmidt as the first pitcher for the Yankees against Ohtani
The game starts with a surprise: Clarke Schmidt will be the first pitcher for the Yankees – and he pitches against Ohtani. We will see in seconds if Ohtani is really fit or still handicapped at his shoulder.
Clarke Schmidt (5-5, 2.85 ERA in the regular season) will make his third career postseason start and his first in the World Series. He tossed 4 2/3 innings of two-run ball in each of his first two outings this October, taking no-decisions against the Royals and Guardians. Schmidt pitched to a 4.50 ERA in eight home starts during the regular season, compared to a 1.39 ERA in eight road outings.
Ohtani wearing a black sling during warm ups, frenetic acclamation for Aaron Judge from the Yankees fans
8:06 pm – While Fat Joe is warming up the fans with a New York-rap, we see that Shohei Ohtani is still wearing a black sling during warm up – but he is healthy and ready to start. On the other side Aaron Judge is frenetically acclaimed by the Yankee fans before the start – they know that Judge has to deliver a better performance than in game 1 and 2 if the Yankees will win. And everybody in this stadium wants to win tonight – now only five minutes to the start of the decIding game.
The Lineups: Dodgers start with Ohtani – he is healthy – Yankees start with Verdugo, Torres, Soto and Judge
7:58 pm – Fans welcome the lineups: The Dodgers start with Ohtani, who is really fit for tonight. The Yankees will open the game with Alex Verdugo as the first hitter, followed by Torres, Soto and Aaron Judge as the fourth hitter.
What are the starting lineups?
Dodgers (projected) : Ohtani is available for the Dodgers in the leadoff spot. He will be followed by Mookie Betts and the new Series-hero Freddie Freeman.
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Mookie Betts, RF
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Teoscar Hernández, LF
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Kiké Hernández, CF
- Gavin Lux, 2B
- Will Smith, C
- Tommy Edman, SS
Yankees (official): Jose Trevino got the start in Game 3 over Austin Wells, who has gone 4-for-41 this postseason and 1-for-8 over the first two World Series games. Rizzo and Volpe flipped spots in the order from Games 1 and 2.
Alex Verdugo, LF
Gleyber Torres, 2B
Juan Soto, RF
Aaron Judge, CF
Anthony Volpe, SS
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Jose Trevino, C
Chaos before Game 3: Ten thousands fans still outside stadium – can not get in on time
7:48 pm – Welcome to the US LIVE-Ticker: Only 20 minutes to the start of the most dramatic game 3 in this World Series. But thousands of fans are still outside the stadium. Tightened security checks are keeping many fans in the waiting line. So the stadium is not filled by far – but the excitement is already incredible
