Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani threw a pitch into the upper right field seats at Citi Field on Wednesday night, helping his team take a 2-1 lead in the National League Championship Series.
Ohtani's three-run home run in the eighth inning increased the score against the New York Mets to 7-0. The Dodgers won 8-0.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in New York City. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Those watching the game at home were fascinated by one of baseball's greatest players, Roger Clemens.
Clemens had a few words in response to X's shot.
“Unfortunate,” he wrote.
Ohtani had one hit in four at-bats, three RBIs, and one strikeout. It was his second home run of the series.
Max Muncy, who also hit a home run in the ninth inning, said, “It's definitely a blessing. I can't thank you enough for having had the opportunity to play enough games to put up these numbers.''
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates his three-run home run against the New York Mets in the bottom of the eighth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in New York City. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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The Dodgers finished the job in the bottom of the fourth inning with Walker Buehler having six strikeouts. Michael Kopech, Ryan Brazier, Breaker Treinen and Ben Kasparius finished the second half of the innings. Los Angeles shut out New York for the second time in the series.
Los Angeles allowed two runs (none earned) in 4 2/3 innings from Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino. The team then attacked Reid Garrett and Tyler Megill.
“We lost Game 1 9-0, but then we came back and won Game 2. I don't see why we can't come back tomorrow and do the same thing,” Garrett said after the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher No. 16 Will Smith and pitcher No. 78 Ben Kasparius celebrate their victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in New York City. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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Game 4 is scheduled for Thursday night at 8:08 p.m. ET.
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