Unlike the relative monotony of the first two contests, Game 3 of the NLDS on Sunday evening had plenty of action for fans of both clubs to appreciate. Ultimately, it was Atlanta who prevailed, as the Braves secured a 6-5 victory and forced a Game 4 on Monday afternoon in Atlanta.
Rookie Walker Buehler was the starter for the Dodgers, and it appeared as if it would be smooth sailing for the youngster after using just five pitches to retire the Atlanta side in the bottom of the first. But the second inning was a different story. With the bases loaded and two out, Buehler lost all sense of the strike zone and walked pitcher Sean Newcomb, which provided the Braves with an early one-run lead.…
