Fresh off a loss in game 2, I’m backing the Dodgers to turn things around and win here in game 3.
Game 2 was always likely to be a struggle, starting Gonsolin and relying on the bullpen to essentially get the job done.
While it hurt them there, it helps them in game 3 as ace Walker Buehler is now fit and firing.
Tampa are a team without any clear weaknesses, but their hitting just hasn’t reached the heights of the regular season.
Some of their top-end batters have been very inconsistent of late and could really struggle against Walker’s delivery.
On the flipside, the ageing Charlie Morton just hasn’t been as good for Tampa Bay of late.
He can generally only go around 5 innings, which will also put a ton of pressure on the bullpen.
Now that they’re becoming more and more accustomed to the Tampa bullpen, I think this could be a game where we see the Dodgers hitters go off.
They could desperately use a win here and I think that a complete team performance helps them get one.