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How Walker Buehler’s Competitive Spirit in High School Shaped Big Game Success with Dodgers

Two months ago, Walker Buehler was left hoping for the best. He was in the middle of one of the toughest stretches in his career following a second Tommy John surgery and was left questioning whether he would secure a place in the Dodgers’ postseason rotation.

On Wednesday night, he emerged from the bullpen to save Game 5 of the World Series. It only took him 16 pitches to preserve a 7-6 series-clinching win.

“He went through a lot, but now he’s etched in Dodger glory and royalty forever,” Clayton Kershaw said.

Buehler further established his reputation as a big-game pitcher, becoming the latest Dodgers starter to shut down the Yankees’ offense when delivered five scoreless innings during the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory in Game 3.