World Series Game 3
The Houston Astros Score Early, Defeat Dodgers
Astros Score 4 in the Second
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The Houston Astros scored 4 runs in the 2nd inning. The inning started with a solo home run by Yuli Gurriel, then Marwin Gonzalez hit a two run single to give the Astros a 3-0 lead. A sacrifice fly would close out the scoring in the inning, with the Astros up 4-0.
Yu Darvish Struggles
Coming into Game 3, Yu Darvish has had an excellent postseason, going 2-0 with an era of 1.59. Darvish also had previous success in Minute Maid Park. Unfortunately, that was not the case in Game 3. Darvish only lasted 1.2 innings, allowing 6 hits and 4 runs.
Both Teams Struggle with Runners in Scoring Position
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The Dodgers’ bullpen kept the team in the game, but the offense struggled with runners in scoring position. Their offense went 0-7 with runners in scoring position while the Astros went 3-14 with runners in scoring position. The Astros did just enough to win Game 3 of the World Series.
Peacock Dominates
Brad Peacock was sensational for the Astros tonight, allowing zero runs and striking out 4 in 3.2 innings. The Astros needed somebody to step up besides their starters, and Peacock did just that by having a 1-2-3 inning in the top of the 8th against the heart of the Dodgers lineup.
What’s Next for the Series?
Game 4 will be played tomorrow in Houston, on Fox at 8:00 Eastern time. The starters will be Alex Wood vs. Charlie Morton. Can the Dodgers be the first team to defeat the Astros in Houston? Or will Houston continue their home dominance?