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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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Los Angeles has regained their chemistry

Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) rounds third base to scores a run 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 right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) rounds third base to scores a run 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 /

Having to send their once pride and joy slugger to the minors?

Not having one of the best arms in baseball available for a good chunk of the regular season?

Depending on a rookie manager after winning three straight division titles?

All of those questions sounds like they’d be posed to a team that wouldn’t have a shot at the playoffs, but instead we’re talking about the Los Angeles Dodgers.

While Clayton Kershaw has done plenty to throw out the idea that he isn’t clutch in the playoffs, Yasiel Puig has redeemed himself in some ways as well.

Game 3 allowed us to see what Puig can really do for the team, especially as a pinch hitter.

Coming to the plate for outfielder Josh Reddick, Puig reached in the sixth inning thanks to an infield single.

Overall, Puig got a hit in both of his plate appearances and was one of the Dodgers to cross home plate to add to the scoreboard.

If the Dodgers keep up this kind of flow and chemistry, they can easily be the most dangerous team left in October.

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