The best facts to know from the World Series Game 3 including Walker Buehler making history, Arozarena's record postseason HRs, and more!
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ByKevin Lestz, PSO Asst. Research Analyst Oct 24, 2020
Los Angeles Dodgers were able to take Game 3 of the World Series thanks to another elite postseason performance from Walker Buehler. The entire lineup has been getting involved in the action. For the Rays, their young rookie continues to show no stage is too big for him. Here are the top 5 facts to know from Game 3 of the World Series:
Walker Buehler was accumulating K’s at a record rate to shut down the Rays.
Walker Buehler is the first pitcher in World Series history with a 10-K performance in an outing of 6 innings or fewer.#Dodgerspic.twitter.com/2MYUNHQkFL
#PlayerOfTheDay (10/23/20) - SP Walker Buehler, LAD FACTS TO KNOW: - 1st pitcher in WS history w/ 10 Ks in 6 IP or fewer - Playoff career-high 10 Ks in World Series Game 3 - 4th best ERA (1.28) over 9-game playoff stretch ever - 1.80 ERA, 39 K in 25 IP (5 GS) in 2020 playoffs https://t.co/l4SPL0qPDH
The Dodgers have hit multiple home runs in 6 straight games, the longest such streak in a single postseason and tied for the longest streak including spanning postseasons, with the 2019-20 Yankees
Justin Turner remains racking up historic franchise numbers in October.
Justin Turner has the 3rd most postseason HR (11) all-time among players at 30 years old or older, trailing Nelson Cruz (17) & Jim Edmonds (13) https://t.co/tk91OHSsuH