Walker Buehler continued his dominance in the MLB playoffs on Friday, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers take a 2-1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays with a 6-2 victory in Game 3 of the World Series.
Buehler went six innings allowing one run on three hits, striking out 10. With the dominant performance in Game 3, the 26-year-old extended his MLB post-season record with his 11th straight game throwing six or more strikeouts.
Justin Turner sparked the Dodgers offence hitting a solo home run in the first inning, then extended the lead with a double off Charlie Morton in the third inning. Austin Barnes drove in Cody Bellinger with a sacrifice bunt in the fifth before hitting a solo shot in the sixth inning to make it 6-1.
Morton allowed five runs, which was the most he’s allowed through 13 career post-season appearances. Manuel Margot and Willy Adames finally got Tampa Bay on the board with doubles in the fifth inning and Randy Arozarena hit his eighth home run of the post-season.
Game 4 is set for Saturday with first pitch at 8:08 p.m. ET.
