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Dodgers down 3-0 to Brewers in NLCS and must win 4 in a row for chance at 3rd straight championship

The Los Angeles Dodgers, chasing a historic third straight World Series title, face an uphill battle after falling into a 3-0 hole in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The two-time defending champions, who entered the postseason as heavy favorites, must now overcome a 6-2 loss in Game 3 to avoid elimination.

With their offense struggling in the postseason—posting just five hits in Game 3 and going 3 for 32 with runners in scoring position—the Dodgers are relying on their pitching staff to pull off an improbable comeback. Tyler Glasnow is set to take the mound in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium, where the team will need to win four consecutive games to advance.

The slump extends to key players like Shohei Ohtani (.182 in the NLCS) and Will Smith (.074), while stars such as Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman have also failed to deliver in recent at-bats. Despite the challenges, manager Dave Roberts and players like Max Muncy remain optimistic, emphasizing the need for better execution and timely hitting to turn the series around.

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