{"id":180535,"date":"2026-04-26T15:51:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=180535"},"modified":"2026-04-26T15:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T15:51:24","slug":"rubber-match-mayhem-in-chicago-dodgers-and-cubs-locked-in-a-brutal-1-1-war-wrigley-field-is-about-to-explode-as-game-3-becomes-the-ultimate-heart-pounding-showdown-that-will-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=180535","title":{"rendered":"\u201cRUBBER MATCH MAYHEM IN CHICAGO: Dodgers and Cubs Locked in a Brutal 1-1 War \u2014 Wrigley Field Is About to Explode as Game 3 Becomes the Ultimate Heart-Pounding Showdown That Will Leave One Team Devastated\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-section-id=\"4je80r\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"172\"><span role=\"text\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4f0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcf0\" \/>\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6\" data-end=\"172\">\u201cRUBBER MATCH IN CHICAGO: Dodgers vs Cubs Tied 1\u20131 as Wrigley Field Hosts Decisive Game 3 Showdown (Watch Live via MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Network &amp; SportsNet LA)\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.bleedcubbieblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2026\/04\/imagn-28807498.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0.0061602907657203,100,99.993839709234\" alt=\"Cubs 6, Dodgers 4: Dansby Swanson's ninth inning homer gives the Cubs their  10th straight win | Bleed Cubbie Blue\" \/><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"461\"><strong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"195\">Chicago, Illinois<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The series between the\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Los Angeles Dodgers<\/span><\/span>\u00a0and the\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chicago Cubs<\/span><\/span>\u00a0is perfectly balanced at\u00a0<strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"337\">1\u20131<\/strong>, setting up a decisive Game 3 at\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Wrigley Field<\/span><\/span>\u00a0that will determine who takes control of the series.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"605\">Unlike a \u201csurvival game\u201d scenario, this is now a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"528\">rubber match<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a clean reset where both teams have proven they can win in different ways.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"605\">\n<hr data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"610\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1u77ce7\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"642\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/26be.svg\" alt=\"\u26be\" \/>\u00a0SERIES RECAP (GAMES 1 &amp; 2)<\/h1>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1w9x95p\" data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"676\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe6\" \/>\u00a0Game 1 \u2013 Cubs strike first<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"793\">\n<li data-section-id=\"8ihzzm\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"699\">Cubs 6 \u2013 4 Dodgers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jz9inf\" data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"750\">Chicago capitalized on early pitching mistakes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"d427ki\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"793\">Dodgers bullpen exposed in key innings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"818\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0Cubs lead series 1\u20130<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"823\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"6gxiwm\" data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"864\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f7e6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udfe6\" \/>\u00a0Game 2 \u2013 Dodgers respond in force<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1009\">\n<li data-section-id=\"gdxdlz\" data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"888\">Dodgers 12 \u2013 4 Cubs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19s9ge6\" data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"954\">Offensive explosion, including a massive middle-innings surge<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ea1562\" data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1009\">Chicago pitching overwhelmed by sustained pressure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1029\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0Series tied 1\u20131<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1031\" data-end=\"1034\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"nq5rb0\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1055\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f525.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" \/>\u00a0GAME 3 CONTEXT<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1079\">Now everything resets:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1173\">\n<li data-section-id=\"k2q0jf\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1106\">No momentum guarantee<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wlii4q\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1124\">No safety net<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w1026d\" data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1173\">Winner takes control of the series narrative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1245\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0This is where depth, bullpen stability, and star power matter most.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"683494\" data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1281\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/26be.svg\" alt=\"\u26be\" \/>\u00a0STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP<\/h1>\n<ul data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1391\">\n<li data-section-id=\"19wvcy0\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1339\">Dodgers:\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Yoshinobu Yamamoto<\/span><\/span>\u00a0(RHP)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ubauot\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1391\">Cubs:\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Justin Steele<\/span><\/span>\u00a0(LHP)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ubauot\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1391\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca-times.brightspotcdn.com\/dims4\/default\/76faad7\/2147483647\/strip\/false\/crop\/2189x1459+0+0\/resize\/1486x990!\/quality\/75\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2c%2F3c%2F809349ed40ca8c749beb06df13bc%2F1501848-sp-0413-dodgers-cubs-rcg-3864.jpg\" alt=\"Dodgers offense continues to struggle in loss to Cubs - Los Angeles Times\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"v2vwsa\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1423\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4ca.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcca\" \/>\u00a0Pitching breakdown<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1453\">Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1573\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1osa4mh\" data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1492\">Elite command and pitch sequencing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"168s5yz\" data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1526\">Ability to limit hard contact<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"u1s24o\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1573\">Dangerous once he establishes early rhythm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\"><strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1598\">Justin Steele (CHC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1704\">\n<li data-section-id=\"176utnf\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1629\">Strong ground-ball profile<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1w4420p\" data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1668\">Relies on control and weak contact<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ga9mns\" data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1704\">Must avoid long Dodgers at-bats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1767\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0Slight edge:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1767\">Dodgers (consistency + offensive backing)<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1772\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1xzlq7w\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1796\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4cb.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udccb\" \/>\u00a0PROJECTED LINEUPS<\/h1>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1papvgm\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1823\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f535.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd35\" \/>\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"2045\">\n<li data-section-id=\"bsdp01\" data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1845\">Mookie Betts \u2013 RF<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qvv9pm\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1892\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shohei Ohtani<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 DH<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"urq1r7\" data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1917\">Freddie Freeman \u2013 1B<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"38fwh9\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1936\">Will Smith \u2013 C<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xtlvma\" data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1955\">Max Muncy \u2013 3B<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5u8x1l\" data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1982\">Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez \u2013 LF<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bplby5\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2001\">Gavin Lux \u2013 2B<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1hoq6hu\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2023\">James Outman \u2013 CF<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kh1vy9\" data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2045\">Miguel Rojas \u2013 SS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mevy04\" data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2064\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f511.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd11\" \/>\u00a0Key notes:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2193\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1rgvbjw\" data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2105\">Ohtani remains the game-changing bat<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wzqsdd\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2142\">Betts sets tone at top of lineup<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ufgqfp\" data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2193\">Freeman anchors consistency and clutch hitting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2198\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xe6r7n\" data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2218\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f534.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd34\" \/>\u00a0Chicago Cubs<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2436\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mqz9pa\" data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2236\">Ian Happ \u2013 LF<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"c1sv2h\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2258\">Nico Hoerner \u2013 2B<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dzeh0m\" data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2305\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Dansby Swanson<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 SS<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kio7jz\" data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2329\">Cody Bellinger \u2013 CF<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j69n1g\" data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2356\">Christopher Morel \u2013 3B<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tucaao\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2379\">Michael Busch \u2013 1B<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16bk42r\" data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2401\">Seiya Suzuki \u2013 RF<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fs8tod\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2419\">Yan Gomes \u2013 C<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"acfzi9\" data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2436\">Pitcher spot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mevy04\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2455\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f511.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd11\" \/>\u00a0Key notes:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2619\">\n<li data-section-id=\"x8qd8g\" data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2501\">Swanson + Hoerner key to offensive rhythm<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r5fxx6\" data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2553\">Bellinger vs former team adds storyline tension<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"olixwj\" data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2619\">Cubs need early production to avoid Dodgers bullpen dominance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"1096wkr\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2668\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4ca.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcca\" \/>\u00a03 KEY FACTORS THAT WILL DECIDE GAME 3<\/h1>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"gt2yxt\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2714\">1.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/26a1.svg\" alt=\"\u26a1\" \/>\u00a0Yamamoto\u2019s control vs Cubs\u2019 patience<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2727\">If Yamamoto:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2817\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dwpfw9\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2817\">dominates strike zone early<br data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2760\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0Cubs\u2019 offense becomes reactive instead of aggressive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2822\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1253qkw\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2865\">2.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4a5.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca5\" \/>\u00a0Ohtani\u2019s impact at Wrigley Field<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2870\">Any:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2951\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hemakf\" data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2889\">extra-base hit<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"kors8k\" data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2913\">early RBI situation<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tfvbtm\" data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2951\">or walk + run production sequence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3005\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0can instantly shift momentum toward Los Angeles<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3010\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"oc3d3t\" data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3054\">3.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f9e0.svg\" alt=\"\ud83e\udde0\" \/>\u00a0Bullpen execution in late innings<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3085\">This series has already shown:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3168\">\n<li data-section-id=\"lrlu5s\" data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3117\">Dodgers bullpen more stable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cq0usb\" data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3168\">Cubs bullpen vulnerable in high-leverage spots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3216\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f449.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0Game 3 likely decided between innings 6\u20139<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3221\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"m9wiqc\" data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3245\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f3af.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfaf\" \/>\u00a0STRATEGIC OUTLOOK<\/h1>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"d8j63x\" data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3269\">Dodgers game plan:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3378\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1w0f5bc\" data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3301\">Control tempo with pitching<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jvzg19\" data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3341\">Extend at-bats to wear down starter<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ksosx5\" data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3378\">Attack bullpen aggressively late<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1gxzuo6\" data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3399\">Cubs game plan:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3512\">\n<li data-section-id=\"h87ksg\" data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3434\">Score first and apply pressure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1mmmsxz\" data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3463\">Avoid defensive mistakes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bljj8r\" data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3512\">Keep game within reach entering late innings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3517\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"tvhmv2\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3543\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f4fa.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcfa\" \/>\u00a0HOW TO WATCH GAME 3<\/h1>\n<ul data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3676\">\n<li data-section-id=\"nimo1f\" data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3597\">Streaming:\u00a0<span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">MLB.TV<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9990lm\" data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3633\">Dodgers broadcast: SportsNet LA<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2fs8gn\" data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3676\">Cubs broadcast: Marquee Sports Network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3681\" \/>\n<h1 data-section-id=\"2njba7\" data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3702\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f9fe.svg\" alt=\"\ud83e\uddfe\" \/>\u00a0FINAL TAKEAWAY<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3754\">This Game 3 is a true balance point of the series:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ep8lc2\" data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3770\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f535.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd35\" \/>\u00a0Dodgers<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3874\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1azqe4z\" data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3830\">Deep lineup, disciplined offense, strong pitching depth<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qhdlsk\" data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3874\">Built to win tight, high-pressure games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"ugsep4\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3887\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/svg\/1f534.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd34\" \/>\u00a0Cubs<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3980\">\n<li data-section-id=\"3c1slc\" data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3937\">Capable of explosive innings but inconsistent<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fl8g3p\" data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3980\">Must execute clean baseball to compete<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fl8g3p\" data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3980\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/media\/motion\/wsc\/2026\/0426\/d9add167-dd3c-4d2b-a024-0404fee2c2e1\/d9add167-dd3c-4d2b-a024-0404fee2c2e1.jpg\" alt=\"Dodgers 12-4 Cubs (Apr 25, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"3985\" \/>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1sq670\" data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"4004\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" 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