Dodgers seek historic rally from 3-0 NLCS hole
The Dodgers trail the Brewers 3-0 in the NLCS and must win four straight games to keep their title hopes alive. David Ortiz, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez discussed the challenge, pointing to Boston's 2004 comeback from a 3-0 deficit. Ortiz said a team in that position can play with less pressure and should focus on taking things one game and one pitch at a time.
Los Angeles faces Milwaukee down 0-3 in the NL Championship Series after a 6-2 Game 3 defeat. To claim a third consecutive World Series, the Dodgers would need four consecutive victories. Historically, clubs holding a 3-0 lead in best-of-seven postseason series have advanced 41 times in 42 tries, with 32 sweeps. Only the 2004 Red Sox completed a full comeback; just two teams have even forced a Game 7.
Boston's 2004 ALCS turnaround remains the lone precedent. Ortiz, Jeter and Rodriguez, now FOX analysts, discussed the mental approach. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, a member of that Red Sox club, said his players have been tested and must focus only on Game 4 Thursday, with Tyler Glasnow slated to start.
A Dodgers comeback or Brewers clinch could shape fan morale in Los Angeles and Milwaukee, drive local viewing and merchandise interest, and add to baseball's playoff lore. Players and coaches may face heightened scrutiny, while broadcasters and analysts could see increased engagement. For casual fans, the series may reinforce beliefs about momentum and pressure, though its broader social effect is likely limited to sports culture and community identity.