Dodgers miss NLCS run record by just 1 run in blowout game

The Dodgers toppled multiple records in their Game 3 domination of the Braves, but not the postseason NLCS run record.

The Los Angeles Dodgers needed a win in Game 3 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves. What they got was a whole bunch of postseason records.

The Dodgers scored 11 runs in the first inning, one run in the second and three in the third. However, by failing to score again after the third inning, they missed out on taking over the NLCS record for runs in a postseason game, tying it at 15.

On the plus side, the 18 collective runs between the Dodgers and Braves is an NLCS record.

The Dodgers batters were unstoppable against the Braves in Game 3

The number of records that fell during Game 3 is pretty incredible.

Los Angeles now owns the record for most runs in a single inning in playoff history with 11.

The Dodgers also set a franchise record for most runs in a playoff game. They also set a franchise record with five home runs in a postseason game. That’s just one away from tying the MLB record of six in a game.

The explosion of runs was really a continuation of Game 2, even though the outcome of that matchup was less desirable. After the Braves went up 7-0 in the top of the seventh, LA scored seven runs to nearly pull off a comeback, losing 8-7.

The question was whether that burst of runs would bring them momentum going into Game 3. The question was answered rather thoroughly.

Wednesday night’s victory puts the Dodgers back in contention. They fell behind 2-0 after the first two games and can now tie the series with a win on Thursday. On the other hand, the Braves will look to reassert control after receiving a serious