The have advanced to the next postseason round after defeating the 12-3 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Thursday at Globe Life Field in Arlington, .
The Dodgers used a five-run third inning to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 6-2 edge. They tacked on one run each in the fourth and fifth before dropping four runs in the ninth.
L.A. smacked 14 hits, with catcher Will Smith leading the team with five, a franchise playoff record.
ESPN's Jeff Passan explained the historical significance behind his night:
Jeff Passan @JeffPassanThe Dodgers' Will Smith is the first catcher in baseball history with a five-hit game in the postseason and only the ninth player ever to reach five hits in a playoff game.