"They Dodgers have a huge advantage in the pitching matchup in Game 3 with Yoshinobu Yamamoto facing off against Aaron Nola with Ranger Suarezs status still unclear despite what the Phillies say. While this is literally a must-win game for the Phillies, the Dodgers would be best to suffocate any momentum the Phillies could get, as this will be their best chance to win the rest of the hypothetical series."
"In terms of the lineup, the big news for the Dodgers is that Will Smith is back and starting, and everything else is aligned as if the Dodgers think Suarez might be entering early at some point. The Phillies will be running out a familiar alignment, though Harrison Bader is still out and Nick Castellanos will play instead. No Harrison Bader in the Game 3 lineup. Same situation; he could pinch-hit. Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) October 8, 2025"
"Not a ton of news before the game, but Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, and Blake Snell understandably won't be available tonight. The Dodgers obviously would like to win tonight and cap the series, but don't expect Tyler Glasnow (who would start tomorrow), Shohei Ohtani or Blake Snell (who could replace their throw days with a relief outing) to be available to pitch tonight, per Dave Roberts."
Game 3 is in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the first two games in Philadelphia. Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts for the Dodgers against Aaron Nola, giving Los Angeles a major pitching advantage while Ranger Suarez’s status remains unclear. The Phillies enter a literal must-win situation and may lack momentum if the Dodgers suppress runs early. Will Smith returns to the Dodgers’ lineup. Harrison Bader is out for the Phillies and Nick Castellanos starts instead. Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, and Blake Snell are unavailable to pitch tonight. Additional bullpen contributions beyond Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan, and Alex Vesia may be necessary. The game airs on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max at 9:08 PM ET.
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