Game 3 of the NLDS 2014 - Saint Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Well, the Dodgers once again got behind in the series. The cardinals now lead 2-1 and need only 1 more win to move on to the NLCS. Lets see how the cardinals won. In the bottom of the third inning Matt Carpenter hit a solo homerun to put the Cardinals ahead (1-0). The Dodgers responded with a clutch double from Hanley Ramirez in the sixth inning to tie the game (1-1). The Cardinals came on fire in the seventh inning with a two run homer from Kolten Wong to put the Cardinals on top (3-1). The Dodgers went scoreless the rest of the game and the Cardinals won (3-1). They now lead the series 2-1.
Dodgers Bullpen
Hyun-Jin Ryu was the Dodgers starting pitcher and held the Cardinals lead to 1 before being relieved. His reliever was Scott Elbert who gave up a two run homer that cost the Dodgers the game. Basically, the Dodgers have a solid starting pitching rotation but a very weak Bullpen. This is something they need to correct if they are going to be successful in the future.
Game 4 Preview
The Dodgers need a win this next game or else they will be eliminated from the playoffs and the Cardinals will win the series. They have decided to pitch Clayton Kershaw so they can hopefully pull this one out. Kershaw is being pitched only three days of rest so we will see how fast he can recover. Hopefully they get this win because they NEED IT!