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Blake Snell goes from hero to zero as Dodgers collapse in Game 3 loss to Brewers

The Dodgers' postseason hopes took a devastating blow in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series as Blake Snell’s dominant start unraveled in the seventh inning. Snell, who had shown a newfound intensity after a shaky NLDS outing, dominated the Brewers for six innings, striking out nine batters and retiring 18 of his last 20 hitters—including a stretch where he fanned 14 in a row.

His resilience gave Los Angeles’ struggling offense just enough time to break through, as Will Smith’s two-run double with the bases loaded put the Dodgers ahead. But Snell’s night ended in disaster when he walked leadoff batter Andrew Vaughn and then battled Jake Bauers for 11 pitches, ultimately surrendering a two-run homer.

Garrett Mitchell then added a back-to-back long ball two pitches later, handing the Brewers a 6-2 victory and marking only the fifth time in Snell’s career he had allowed three home runs in a single game—none of which came in his previous 10 outings this season. The collapse not only erased the Dodgers’ momentum but also raised serious questions about their World Series three-peat aspirations.

Snell’s struggles were compounded by the Dodgers’ inability to capitalize on the Brewers’ bullpen earlier in the series. After failing to score against Milwaukee’s relievers in Games 1 and 2, Los Angeles finally broke through in the sixth inning, loading the bases on three walks against Abner Uribe.

However, the damage was already done, and the Brewers’ offense seized control, turning the game around with explosive hits that sealed their series lead. Manager Dave Roberts noted Snell’s shift in demeanor, describing him as quieter and more focused, but the seventh-inning meltdown overshadowed any early promise.

The loss now shifts the series to Milwaukee, where the Brewers will look to extend their advantage in a must-win Game 4.

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