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NLCS Game 3: Five takeaways from a crucial win for Los Angeles against Chicago

By Keith Rivas

Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Enrique Hernandez (14) celebrates with left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) after beating the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Enrique Hernandez (14) celebrates with left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) after beating the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) hits a RBI double during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) hits a RBI double during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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NLCS Game 3 is in the books, and it ended with the Dodgers winning in dominant fashion.

You would think that after the way Game 1 went in Chicago, the Dodgers would be in trouble in NLCS Game 3.

It appears that it’s actually the other way around.

Following a phenomenal regular season and NLDS team performance, the surging Cubs are at a crossroads.

Chicago had a pinch hit grand slam off the bat of Miguel Montero to thank for their Game 1 win, but after that they’ve been shut out.

Outside of the grand slam, the Cubs scored once more but not since then.

Clayton Kershaw manufactured a shutout in Game 2 and Rich Hill delivered a 6-0 gem on Tuesday.

Additionally, the Dodgers have two more games at home in the series. Game 4 will feature Julio Urias as the starter, with Game 5 still to be determined.

Los Angeles is in good hands, as Dave Roberts has continued to show composure in the playoffs. Instead of cracking, Roberts continues to show the maturity that the Dodgers need in the clubhouse.

With Game 4 in sight, here’s five takeaways from a series changing Game 3.

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