Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Highlights: Offense Explodes To Complete NLDS Sweep Of Padres
FeaturedVideo

Dodgers Highlights: Offense Explodes To Complete NLDS Sweep Of Padres

Daniel Starkand
October 9, 2020
3 Min Read
George Lombard, Will Smith, 2020 NLDS
Kevin Jairaj/USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers took the field Thursday night with a chance to complete a National League Division Series sweep over the San Diego Padres, and they were able to get the job done with a 12-3 victory in Game 3.

The win secured a spot in the NL Championship Series for the fourth time in the last five years for the Dodgers, and they now will take on the Atlanta Braves beginning on Monday. Like the NLDS was, the entirety of the NLCS will be payed at Globe Life Field.

For most of the postseason, the Dodgers offense hasn’t clicked on all cylinders the way they did at points during the regular season. That wasn’t the case in Game 3 as they exploded for 14 hits and 12 runs, also walking nine times against a depleted Padres pitching staff.

Will Smith has had some bad luck to begin the postseason, but he broke out in a big way with a franchise playoff-record five hits, going 5-for-6 with three RBI.

Justin Turner also made history when he drove in a run on a single in the third inning, which was his 64th postseason hit to pass Steve Garvey and set a new Dodgers franchise record.

Perhaps the MVP of this series was Cody Bellinger as he did it on both sides of the ball. On top of homering and robbing Fernando Tatis Jr. of a home run in Game 2, Bellinger also had a strong night in Game 3 by going 2-for-5 with a walk.

He put the game on ice with a two-run triple in the ninth inning, which followed a two-run double from Smith.

Urias turns in strong outing out of bullpen

On the pitching side of things, the Dodgers were unconventional in Game 3 as they went to Dustin May as an opener. He tossed a scoreless first, but Adam Kolarek followed him and wasn’t as successful, allowing a pair of runs in the second inning.

Julio Urias entered with the bases loaded and two outs in the second, striking out Tatis on three pitches to escape the jam. That was a preview of what was to come for Urias as he was dominant in five innings of relief, ending any hopes of a comeback attempt for San Diego.

The lefty allowed just one hit and one run, which was unearned, while striking out six and walking one. Urías’ six strikeouts are the most in a postseason relief appearance in Dodgers history.

Blake Treinen, Pedro Baez and Dylan Floro then combined to toss 2.1 scoreless innings to finish out the sweep.

Have you subscribed to our YouTube channel? It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2020 MLB postseason2020 NLDSLos Angeles DodgersSan Diego Padres
ByDaniel Starkand
Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com, Daniel also writes for LakersNation.com. Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

MLB The Show 22 cover athlete
FeaturedMLB News

Sony San Diego Studio Revealing MLB The Show 22 Cover Athlete On January 31

January 30, 2022
January 30, 2022
Will Smith, Cara Smith, Eighth Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Will & Cara Smith Welcome First Child

October 18, 2022
October 21, 2022
Will Smith, Bryson Stott
FeaturedGame Central

Recap: Dodgers Road Trip Ends With Series Loss To Phillies

June 11, 2023
June 11, 2023
Shohei Ohtani, Jeff Kingston, Dodgers workout, 2024 Spring Training
FeaturedSpring TrainingVideo

Dodgers Spring Training Highlights: Shohei Ohtani Takes Batting Practice & Signs Autographs

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어