Dodgers sweep Padres in NLDS behind stellar pitching and offense
LA TimesThe San Diego Padres, the upstart club oozing talent and swagger, were supposed to be the biggest challenge on the path to the World Series for the Dodgers. Dodgers Dodgers play the percentages with their pitching strategy vs. Padres The Dodgers showed early on in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Padres that they were focused on pitcher-hitter matchups. “That’s the name of the game right now,” Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager said, “putting pressure on people.” On Thursday, the Dodgers compiled 14 hits and nine walks against 11 Padres pitchers — a record for a nine-inning postseason game. Will Smith went 5 for 6 with two doubles and three RBIs, setting a franchise record for hits in a postseason game after going 0 for 11 in the Dodgers’ first four postseason games. Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias follows through as he strikes out San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth to end the fourth inning in Game 3 of the NLDS at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Thursday.