World Series Game 3: Red Sox at Dodgers live updates and analysis



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13th inning: Red Sox 2, Dodgers 1

Top: Scott Alexander remained on the mound for LA. Brock Holt drew a lead-off walk. During Eduardo Nunez's at-bat, Alexander's pitched bounced into Barnes, who upended Nunez while trying to locate the ball. Holt advanced to second. Nunez was shaken up on the play, but he remained in the game. Nunez then hit a soft-hit, infield chopper, but Alexander could not connect with Enrique Hernandez to make the out. The ball got away from Hernandez, allowing Holt to score. Jackie Bradley Jr. flied out, and Dylan Floro entered the game for Alexander. After Christian Vazquez struck out swinging, Sandy Leon doubled on a line drive to right field. Mookie Betts was then intentionally walked to the bases. The Dodgers escape the Xander Bogaerts grounded into a forceout.

Eduardo Nunez tries to get out of the way of Austin Barnes Dodgers catcher at home in the 13th inning.

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Eduardo Nunez tries to get out of the way of Austin Barnes Dodgers catcher at home in the 13th inning.

12th inning: Red Sox 1, Dodgers 1

bottom: Nathan Eovaldi, "slated" to be the 4 starter, took the mound for Boston. Christian Vazquez moved to first base, bringing Sandy Leon on to catch.

Starter Nathan Eovaldi entered the game, leaving Drew Pomeranz as the lone man in the bullpen. He retired the side in order: Enrique Hernandez grounded out to first, Joc Pederson flied out the center, and Justin Turner struck out swinging. Eovaldi's final pitch of the inning was a 101.1-mile per hour fastball to get Turner.

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Top: Ryan Madson took the mound for LA. Xander Bogaerts grounded out for the first out, and then Madson was pulled for lefty Scott Alexander. Mitch Moreland struck out swinging, and Ian Kinsler grounded out to end the inning.

11th inning: Red Sox 1, Dodgers 1

bottom: Heath Hembree relieved Craig Kimbrel. After Cody Bellinger grounded out and Yasiel Puig flied out, Hembree walked Austin Barnes on eight pitches. Chris Taylor worked at full count and struck out swinging to end the inning.

Top: Pedro Baez remained on the mound for LA. After Jackie Bradley Jr. struck out swinging and Christian Vazquez grounded out, Steve Pearce, pinch-hitting for Kimbrel, reached first on a seven-foot pitch. Mookie Betts flies out to center.

10th inning: Red Sox 1, Dodgers 1

bottom: Craig Kimbrel remained on the bound for Boston. Joc Pederson popped out to third Justin Turner grounded out to third. Max Muncy reached second on two-out ground-rule double. Manny Machado popped up to end the inning.

Top: Pedro Baez is on the mound for LA. Mitch Moreland lined up for the first out. J.D. Martinez reached base on a seven-foot pitch. Ian Kinsler then came on the pinch-runner. Baez attempted to pick off Kinsler, who was ruled safe. The Dodgers challenged the call, but it was not overturned. Brock Holt singled on a line drive up the middle, and Kinsler advanced to third. Eduardo Nunez flies out to center, but Cody Bellinger was able to make his mark in Austin Barnes to quote Kinsler.

Ian Kinsler was tagged out at the plate by Austin Barnes on a throw from Cody Bellinger.

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Ian Kinsler was tagged out at the plate by Austin Barnes on a throw from Cody Bellinger.

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Ninth inning: Red Sox 1, Dodgers 1

bottom: David Price took the mound for Boston, and the Sox re-aligned their outfield to normal. Cody Bellinger singled on a line drive to left field. Yasiel Puig then popped out to right. During Yasmani Grandal's at-bat, Bellinger got caught stealing for the second out.

Brock Holt tags out Cody Bellinger.

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Brock Holt tags out Cody Bellinger.

Brock Holt tags out Cody Bellinger.

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Brock Holt tags out Cody Bellinger.

Grandal reached first on a six-step walk, and closer Craig Kimbrel came in for Price. Kimbrel walked Chris Taylor on seven pitches to the runners on first and second. Austin Barnes entered the game to pinch run for Grandal. Pinch-hitting for Kenley Jansen, Brian Dozier popped out in territory to end the inning.

Top: Kenley Jansen remained on the mound for LA. Andrew Benintendi, pinch-hitting for Matt Barnes, struck out swinging, Mookie Betts flies out to center, and Xander Bogaerts grounded out to end the inning.

Eighth inning: Red Sox 1, Dodgers 1

bottom: Matt Barnes took the mound for Boston and struck out Joc Pederson on a nine-pitch at-bat. Justin Turner then singled on a line drive to left. Mitch Moreland fielded a shallow hit from Max Muncy to throw Turner out at second. Turner clipped Xander Bogaerts' right shin on his slide into second base, and Bogaerts was upended after making the throw to first. Muncy was safe. Turner slid into Bogaerts, prompting a visit from a team trainer. Alex Cora switched the alignment of the outfield, moving Jackie Bradley Jr. to left, J.D. Martinez to right, and Mookie Betts to center. Manny Machado then struck out swinging to end the inning.

Justin Turner collided with Xander Bogaerts at second base in the eighth inning.

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Justin Turner collided with Xander Bogaerts at second base in the eighth inning.

Top: Kelly Jansen replaced Walker Buehler on the mound. After Brock Holt flied out and Rafael Devers struck out, Jackie Bradley Jr. hit the floor. Christian Vazquez popped out to end the inning.

Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a solo home run in the eighth inning.

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Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a solo home run in the eighth inning.

A game-tying home run by center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) is in the stands during the eighth inning.

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A game-tying home run by center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) is in the stands during the eighth inning.

Seventh inning: Dodgers 1, Red Sox 0

bottom: Ryan Brasier replaced Joe Kelly on the mound. Yasiel Puig hit a high-bouncing chopper to third for a single. Mitch Moreland was not able to field Rafael Devers' throw Puig at first. Yasmani Grandal struck out swinging, Chris Taylor lined up to the warning track, and Matt Kemp, pinch-hitting for Buehler, grounded out to strand Puig.

Top: Xander Bogaerts lined out to center, Mitch Moreland was called out and J. Martinez struck out swinging. Walker Buehler's pitch count: 108 (72 for strikes). He has struck seven batters.

Sixth inning: Dodgers 1, Red Sox 0

bottom: Righthanded Joe Kelly took the mound for Boston. After Mookie Betts caught a line from Justin Turner and Max Muncy grounded out, Manny Machado singled off the left-field wall. Machado, who came to think about his ball, did not hustle to first. Cody Bellinger popped out to end the inning.

Top: Christian Vazquez was thrown out at first on a chopper up the middle. Pinch-hitting for Eduardo Rodriguez, Blake Swihart grounded out after getting jammed on a swing check. Mookie Betts struck out looking to end the inning.

Fifth inning: Dodgers 1, Red Sox 0

bottom: Yasmani Grandal's hard-hit grounder Brock Holt for a single. After Chris Taylor flies out to center and Walker Buehler strikes out on a failed bunt, Alex Cora's manager pulled Porcello from the mound. Lefty Eduardo Rodriguez entered the game. Joc Pederson struck out swinging to end the inning.

Eduardo Rodriguez gets a high five from the pitching coach Carlos Febles

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Eduardo Rodriguez gets a high five from the pitching coach Carlos Febles

Alex Cora Pulling Rick Porcello from the game in the fifth inning.

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Alex Cora Pulling Rick Porcello from the game in the fifth inning.

Top: The Red Sox could not get anything going against Walker Buehler, who retired in the second straight inning.

Fourth inning: Dodgers 1, Red Sox 0

bottom: Rick Porcello notched his fourth strikeout of the game and retired the side in order.

Top: Xander Bogaerts grounded out to short, Mitch Moreland flew to left, and J.D. Martinez was called out on strikes.

Third inning: Dodgers 1, Red Sox 0

bottom: Xander Bogaerts made a great throw to get Chris Taylor out. Walker Buehler then struck out looking. Joc Pederson's goal on the first pitch of his at-bat has been 1-0 lead. Pederson's blast had an exit velocity of 106 miles per hour and traveled an estimated 380 feet. Justin Turner then reached second on a double to left field. Max Muncy flies out to the left.

Top: Jackie Bradley Jr. reached first on a hit hit the middle, despite a sliding grab and throw by Justin Turner. Bradley then attempted to steal a second goal was tagged out. Christian Vazquez is unable to make the diving catch. Rick Porcello bunted to advance the runner, Mookie Betts goal flies out on Walker Buehler's next pitch. Buehler's pitch count: 55, 38 for strikes.

Rick Porcello successfully executed a sacrifice in the third inning.

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Rick Porcello successfully executed a sacrifice in the third inning.

Jackie Bradley Jr. beat out the throw for a second in the third, but was tagged out when trying to steal second.

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Jackie Bradley Jr. beat out the throw for a second in the third, but was tagged out when trying to steal second.

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Second inning

bottom: Cody Bellinger flies out to J.D. Martinez in left field. Yasiel Puig lined out to center Rick Porcello's pitch count: 29.

Top: J.D. Martinez, Brock Holt, and Rafael Devers all grounded out. Walker Buehler's pitch count: 39.

First inning

bottom: After Joc Pederson struck out swinging and Justin Turner flew out to center, righthander Rick Porcello walked Max Muncy on six pitches. Manny Machado grounded out to end the inning.

Top: Lead-off hitter Mookie Betts struck out looking, Xander Bogaerts struck out swinging, and Mitch Moreland popped out to right field. During Betts' at-bat, Walker Buehler's righthander's pitch velocity hit at least 99 miles per hour four times.

Walker Buehler threw 26 pitches, 18 for strikes, in the opening frame.

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Walker Buehler threw 26 pitches, 18 for strikes, in the opening frame.

Pregame notes and scenes

Red Sox manager Alex Cora in the dugout with players before Game 3.

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Red Sox manager Alex Cora in the dugout with players before Game 3.

Rick Porcello warming up before the game.

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Rick Porcello warming up before the game.

Dodgers starting pitcher Bueller Walker warms up before the game.

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Dodgers starting pitcher Bueller Walker warms up before the game.

Justin Turner taking a ground ball during batting practice.

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Justin Turner taking a ground ball during batting practice.

Xander Bogaerts coming out of the dugout for batting practice.

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Xander Bogaerts coming out of the dugout for batting practice.

Manny Machado on the field during batting practice.

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Manny Machado on the field during batting practice.

David Ortiz at Dodger Stadium before the game.

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David Ortiz at Dodger Stadium before the game.

Eduardo Nunez wiped his brow while battling with Xander Bogaerts next to him before Game 3.

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Eduardo Nunez wiped his brow while battling with Xander Bogaerts next to him before Game 3.

Hall of Famer Aaron Hank arrives at the stadium.

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Hall of Famer Aaron Hank arrives at the stadium.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski watching battling practice before Game 3. Behind him is trainer MLB player Dave Winfield.

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Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski watching battling practice before Game 3. Behind him is trainer MLB player Dave Winfield.

Chris Sale after throwing in the bullpen ahead of Game 3.

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Chris Sale after throwing in the bullpen ahead of Game 3.

Retired numbers of Dodgers are all around the stadium, including the number 42 of Jackie Robinson.

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Retired numbers of Dodgers are all around the stadium, including the number 42 of Jackie Robinson.

Lineups

RHP Rick Porcello (1-0, 4.22 postseason) and RHP Walker Buehler (0-1, 5.40 postseason) are on the mound.

Porcello was 3 for 7 with two double and three RBIs in interleague games this season.

With no DH, J.D. Martinez will be in left field tonight, meaning Andrew Benintendi is out of the lineup.

RED SOX (2-0) DODGERS (0-2)
Betts RF Pederson LF
Bogaerts SS Turner 3B
Moreland 1B Muncy 1B
Martinez LF Machado SS
Holt 2B Bellinger CF
Devers 3B Puig RF
Bradley Jr. CF Grandal C
Vázquez C Taylor 2B
Porcello P Buehler P

The Sox are 9-0 when scoring first in the postseason. … There were only a few fans at Fenway Park for Games 1 and 2. But there are a lot of loyal Red Sox fans in southern California and they could make their presence known at Dodger Stadium.

– Peter Abraham

Check out Abraham's full game preview for more notes and nuggets.

Pregame reading

The Red Sox bullpen has been in lockdown mode in the playoffs. A group that was viewed by the team's weak link has outperformed the opposition this postseason. (Read more)

The story behind Mookie Betts's unusual necklance (Read more)

This is a business trip: The Red Sox. (Read more)

Walker Buehler, a hard-throwing righthander, has been a pillar of strength on the mound for Los Angeles during a stellar rookie season. (Read more)

Tara Sullivan: Loyalty has long been a dominant feature of Rick Porcello – just ask his high school coach. (Read more)

Dan Shaughnessy: A great place for the Red Sox to beat LA is in LA. Boston teams have had some memorable moments out there, and there could be another. (Read more)

Chad Finn: There's a good reason that Alex Cora is a pro at handling the media. His fellow colleagues at ESPN believe in the experience of the Red Sox helm. (Read more)

The Red Sox are trampling playoff opponents in near-historic fashion. The remarkable consistency they showed in the right way, made them appear unstoppable. (Read more)



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