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On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Phillies to win the National League Division Series, clinching the series on a walk-off error. We talk Roki Sasaki, Dodgers starting pitching, Tanner Scott, return of the postseason punt, and waiting to face either the Brewers or Cubs in the NLCS. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers beat the Phillies in Philadelphia in the first two games of the National League Division Series, and head home up 2-0 in the best-of-five series. Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell continued the Dodgers’ hot starting pitching run, the Dodgers offense took the lead in the seventh inning in each game. They escaped a squirrelly ninth inning in Game 2 thanks in large part to a well-executed wheel play on a bunt that helped neutralize the Phillies rally. Plus a look at Dodgers bullpen usage so far (lots of starters in relief), Teoscar Hernández having a hot start at the plate this postseason, updates on Will Smith and Miguel Rojas, plus looking ahead to Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Aaron Nola in Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers swept the Reds in two games in the wild card series, and will next play the Phillies in the National League Division Series. Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto each shined in their starts against the Reds. Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández each homered twice in Game 1, then Mookie Betts had four hits, including three doubles in Game 2. Will Smith is back active but isn’t catching yet, Michael Conforto was the odd man out in the wild card round and might face a similar fate against the lefty-heavy Phillies rotation. Plus, Tommy Edman’s ongoing right ankle management, Roki Sasaki standing out, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the wild card series between the Dodgers vs. Reds, including Blake Snell vs. Hunter Greene in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Plus, Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Game 2 for the Dodgers, it's likely Max Muncy and Tommy Edman will be back in the lineup on Tuesday after missing time last week. Will Smith took batting practice on Monday night's workout at Dodger Stadium, and could be active after missing most of the last three and a half weeks. And Dave Roberts said he expects Roki Sasaki will be on the Dodgers roster in the bullpen. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look ahead to the Dodgers facing the Reds in the wild card series at Dodger Stadium, and some questions heading into the playoffs. Also, looking back at some statistics from the season, and more.  The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Clayton Kershaw finished off his regular season career with yet another scoreless start. The Dodgers won their final five games to win the National League West. Plus, Shohei Ohtani broke his own home run record, Freddie Freeman had a strong finish to his season, Landon Knack fulfilled his final-day purpose, and a brief glimpse at the upcoming wild card series against the Reds. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers are division champions, clinching the National League West with a blowout of the Arizona Diamondbacks.  More on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s excellent season and his sublime September, and getting his most run support of the season on the day the Dodgers clinched the division. Plus, Shohei Ohtani tied his own Dodgers home run record and broke the modern team record for runs scored, Freddie Freeman homered twice, appreciating 12 division wins in 13 seasons, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers bullpen continued its terrible September, blowing a 4-0 lead in a stunning loss to the Diamondbacks. The loss marred great games by Shohei Ohtani (six scoreless innings) and Teoscar Hernández (home run, triple, three RBI). More on Dave Roberts comments after the game about pitching scared, plus a look ahead to Wednesday and the rest of the week. Related listening: Eric Stephen on Slate's Hang Up & Listen podcast, on Clayton Kershaw The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we look back at Clayton Kershaw, look ahead to the Dodgers’ final week of the regular season and most likely playoff seeding, and more. We talk about the pending returns of Roki Sasaki and Brock Stewart to the Dodgers bullpen, and the Dodgers possibly hosting either the Mets, Reds, or Diamondbacks during the wild card round at Dodger Stadium.  The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw announced his retirement at the end of his 18th season. Also, Will Smith has a hairline fracture in his right hand, Emmet Sheehan has pitched great but will likely be used out of the bullpen in the postseason, Blake Treinen is in a huge slump out of the bullpen, Michael Kopech’s regular season is over, and more. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we take stock of several Shohei Ohtani statistics from his second season as a Dodger, look at some October roster decisions, and of course talk about pretzels. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, we try to figure out the Dodgers postseason roster, and how things can change round by round. Among the questions are how will Shohei Ohtani be used as a pitcher, which struggling bullpen arms will figure it out, and how healthy are catchers Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, among other things. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers took a no-hitter into the ninth inning for the second time in three days. This time they won it behind Tyler Glasnow and a two-out, two-run single by Mookie Betts in the seventh inning that brought home the game-winner. Plus, Max Muncy returned from the injured list, and the Dodgers are expected to get back Alex Vesia on Tuesday and Tommy Edman on Wednesday. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers return home after a terrible 1-5 road trip against two last-place teams in the Pirates and Orioles. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was one out away from a no-hitter on Saturday in Baltimore, but instead the Dodgers bullpen suffered a second walk-off loss in a row. Also last week, both catchers got injured, two starting pitchers were scratched, plus more on the offense struggling for over two months, 40-man roster decisions coming, plus pending returns of Max Muncy, Alex Vesia, and Tommy Edman from the injured list. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers got swept by the Pirates in Pittsburgh for the first time since 2015. Plus, more on the timeline for Will Smith and his right hand contusion, Ben Rortvedt getting called up and into the fire right away, and Kendall George stealing his 100th (and 10st) base of the season for Great Lakes. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers dropped a second straight game to the Pirates, failing to score a run Wednesday night. But more importantly, catcher Will Smith was hit on his right hand by a foul ball and left the game with a right hand contusion. Shohei Ohtani had two hits, including a double, but didn’t make his scheduled pitching start, pushed back to this weekend in Baltimore because he was feeling under the weather. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th home run for the Dodgers, faster than any player in franchise history. But the strong offensive night was undone by seven walks from a porous pitching staff in a loss to the Pirates. Plus, Tommy Edman started his rehab assignment, updates on Roki Sasaki, Kendall George, and more.  The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, some discussion of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tanner Scott, and everything in between on the Dodgers pitching staff. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers continued their inconsistent play with little to no offense in two losses to the Diamondbacks before getting rescued by a Will Smith walk-off home run on Sunday. Also, Teoscar Hernández got a “two-day reset,” Emmet Sheehan is getting skipped this time through the rotation, plus updates on Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, and Alex Vesia. Plus, the Dodgers connection to the movie ‘Caught Stealing.’ The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers finished off a sweep of the Reds behind Shohei Ohtani striking out nine and lasting five innings for the first time in his first pitching win for the Dodgers. In all, Dodgers pitchers set a team record for a nine-inning game with 19 strikeouts, plus the team finally solved Nick Lodolo with a four-run fourth inning. Also, Freddie Freeman suffered a neck stinger and sat out Wednesday, and injury updates on Alex Call and the soon-to-be returning Hyeseong Kim, Michael Kopech, and Max Muncy. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices