The 2025 World Series now heads to Dodger Stadium, where the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to seize control in a pivotal Game 3 against the New York Yankees, with the series currently tied 1-1.
After splitting the first two games in New York, the spotlight shifts to Los Angeles — and to Dodgers ace Walker Buehler, who is set to take the mound against Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole in what promises to be a classic postseason showdown.
The Dodgers rebounded in Game 2 with a 5–3 win, powered by a crucial home run from Mookie Betts and solid bullpen work from Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen, evening the series after a late collapse in the opener. “We showed resilience,” Betts said postgame. “Now it’s about bringing that same energy home in front of our fans.”
Game 3 represents a turning point — historically, the team that wins this matchup in a tied World Series goes on to claim the championship nearly 70% of the time, according to MLB data.
Dodger Stadium, known for its postseason magic, will be packed with over 56,000 fans, eager to push the team closer to its first title since 2020. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the importance of staying aggressive: “We’ve been in this position before. The key is execution and staying focused one pitch at a time.”
The Yankees, meanwhile, are counting on star slugger Aaron Judge to break out after a quiet start to the series. Judge, who hit 45 home runs in the regular season, has yet to record an extra-base hit in the Fall Classic but insists the team remains confident. “It’s all about adjustments,” Judge said. “This is what October baseball is about.”
With two powerhouse franchises and some of baseball’s biggest stars facing off under the California lights, Game 3 could define the trajectory of the 2025 World Series — and potentially shape the legacy of a new generation of Dodgers.