The Los Angeles Dodgers secured an 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, taking a 2-1 series lead. Kiké Hernández hit a crucial two-run homer in the sixth inning, extending the Dodgers' lead to 4-0 and shifting the game's momentum.

Hernández's performance was pivotal, especially after struggling in earlier at-bats. Shohei Ohtani also contributed significantly, hitting a three-run homer in the eighth, showcasing his playoff prowess despite a peculiar trend of performing better with runners on base.