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In Major League Baseball history, only one team has ever rallied from a 3-0 series deficit in a League Championship Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers now find themselves in that exact predicament, needing to replicate that historic feat to keep their hopes of a third consecutive World Series title alive.
During Game 3, the Dodgers held a slim 2-1 advantage in the seventh inning, but starter Blake Snell surrendered back-to-back home runs to Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell, propelling the Milwaukee Brewers to a lead they would not surrender.
Across the first three games of the NLCS, the Dodgers have managed only seven runs, with veteran first baseman Freddie Freeman struggling notably. After a solid .267 batting average with two home runs against his former team, the Atlanta Braves, in the NLDS, Freeman has been limited to just one hit in 12 plate appearances by Brewers pitching.
Despite his current woes, Freeman, the 2024 World Series MVP, can draw upon a wealth of postseason success as the Dodgers stare down elimination.
Key Analysis
The Dodgers' offensive struggles have been glaring, and Freeman's slump is a microcosm of their issues. To mount a comeback, they will need their stars to step up and deliver in critical moments. History is not on their side, but if any team can defy the odds, it's a talented Dodgers squad that has shown resilience in the past.
Originally reported by yardbarker.