NEW YORK —
This was the script the Dodgers were envisioning.
An early lead from the lineup. A solid, albeit short, outing from their starter. And then a parade of scoreless innings from the bullpen.
It might not be an orthodox October plan, but it’s the one best suited to the Dodgers’ banged-up pitching staff and shorthanded starting rotation.
And on Wednesday night at Citi Field, in a pivotal Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, they executed it to ruthless perfection in an 8-0 win over the New York Mets, taking a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven set with their best two pitchers lined up for the next two days.