NLCS Game 3: Dodgers shutout Cubs 6-0 to take control

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

By Keith Rivas | Oct 18, 2016

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 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias (7) reacts after picking off Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (not pictured) at first base during the fifth inning during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

Admirably, rookie pitcher Julio Urias will be given the keys to the hopes and dreams of the Dodgers’ faithful.

Should he deliver in a crucial Game 4 at home, Urias will once again prove doubters wrong.

Isn’t that what Los Angeles has been good at lately?

Thankfully, if Urias is anything like he was against Washington, the Dodgers are in good hands.

Delivery is a must moving forward for L.A., and that means depending on their young players more.

Corey Seager and Joc Pederson have done enough thus far, but that can’t stop.

Also, defense play cannot be neglected at home.

Given the way that home teams have played, generally speaking of course, the postseason hasn’t been all too nice to them.

Accordingly, Los Angeles is not looking to be one of those teams.

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Game 4 is Wednesday at 5pm.

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