Freddie Freeman, the first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has achieved an impressive milestone by hitting home runs in five consecutive World Series games. This streak includes performances in the fifth and sixth games of the 2021 series with the Atlanta Braves, as well as in the first three games of the current series against the New York Yankees.
The Dodgers are now just one victory away from securing their second World Series title in five years, following a 4-2 win over the Yankees in the Bronx. This result gives them a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven championship series. Despite playing at Yankee Stadium, where they typically find less comfort, the Dodgers demonstrated their dominance both offensively and defensively, establishing an early advantage that they maintained throughout the game.
The Yankees faced a 4-0 deficit and were down to their final strike in the bottom of the ninth inning when Alex Verdugo hit a two-run homer, sparking hopes for a remarkable comeback. Unfortunately for New York fans, it was not enough to turn the tide.
Los Angeles jumped ahead right from the start, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. Shohei Ohtani, dealing with a shoulder issue from game two, managed to get on base with a walk. Freeman then launched his third home run of this World Series. Mookie Betts later contributed by bringing Tommy Edman home for a 3-0 lead before Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was removed before completing three innings.
Although New York managed to keep itself in contention by holding five Dodgers baserunners over two innings and finally getting their first hit from Giancarlo Stanton in the fourth, they were unable to capitalize on these moments. A strong throw from Teoscar Hernandez prevented Stanton from scoring after he tried to come home on an Anthony Volpe drive.
Walker Buehler’s exceptional pitching helped keep the Yankees scoreless for five innings. The Dodgers added another run in the sixth after Gavin Lux was hit by a pitch, stole second base, and scored thanks to Enrique Hernandez’s hit. The Yankees struggled significantly at bat once again, with star player Aaron Judge failing to record a hit.
Game four will take place on Tuesday evening at Yankee Stadium, where New York must win to avoid being swept 4-0—a feat no team has ever accomplished after trailing 3-0 in World Series history. The upcoming games are crucial for both teams as they vie for victory and championship glory.
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