Brewers power past Dodgers as Blake Snell struggles in NLCS Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 14, 2026. Blake Snell was on the mound for the Dodgers and initially pitched well but allowed a solo home run and two additional homers later, leading to his departure. In a twist of irony, Snell's early exit from Tampa Bay in the 2020 World Series provided an advantage for the Dodgers, while now, the Dodgers are at risk of falling behind in the series. The Brewers can take a commanding series lead with a victory in this game.
- •Blake Snell allowed four runs before exiting the game.
- •Snell gave up three home runs, including two in one inning.
- •The Dodgers previously won the World Series in 2020 due to a similar pitching decision by the Rays.
- •The Brewers currently lead the series 2-0.
- •If the Brewers hold the lead, they will take a commanding 3-0 series lead.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Blake Snell Decision Shows Baseball Gods Have a Sense of Humor
"The Los Angeles Dodgers famously benefited during the 2020 World Series from the Tampa Bay Rays pulling Blake Snell from a game too early. On that night, Snell was doing his best Sandy Koufax impression, and yet Rays manager Kevin Cash followed the base-level analytics and avoided leaving his lefty in too long. At least […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell Decision Shows Baseball Gods Have a Sense of Humor appeared first on HEAVY.
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