Rays Lose Game 3 Of World Series 2020

ARLINGTON, TX — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher, Charlie Morton, allowed five runs out of seven hits in the first five innings in Rays' loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-2.

The highlight of the night for the Rays happened in the ninth inning with two outs and two strikes when Randy Arozarena hit his eighth post season home run, another record for the rookie breaking Derek Jeter's postseason home run record.

Dodgers' Walker Buehler struck out 10 batters and mostly kept the Rays away from the bases with his intense pitches.

Justin Turner hit a solo home run for the Dodgers in the first inning.

Rays got their first hit in the fifth inning when Manuel Margot hit a a double, and he scored moments later when shortstop Willy Adames hit a double.

Offense for the Dodgers kept them well ahead of Tampa Bay thoughout the game.

Dodgers' Austin Barnes hit a home run to center.

Los Angeles takes 2-1 series lead.

Saturday night's Game 4 is at 8:08 EST on Fox.

Game 3 Predictions:

The Rays are back on the field Friday night in Game 3 of the World Series wanting a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In Game 2, the Rays claimed a win with their defense that didn't allow the Dodgers to lead at all plus Brandon Lowe's two home runs that put the team in a good position.

The World Series is tied 1-1 after the Rays won 6-4 in the last game.

Do baseball experts predict the Rays can have a repeat of Wednesday night's performance?

According to CBS Sports' reporter Matt Snyder, the Dodgers are going to win Game 3.

"They are better, and they ended up making things close in a game they had no business winning, and was the Rays' best chance to win a game this series, on paper," Snyder reported. "The pitching matchup pits two guys who figure to throw very well and the bullpens are strong, so I'm going with the better offense."

The starting pitcher for the Rays is Charlie Morton and starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Walker Buehler.

The Tampa Bay Rays lineup, according to Major League Baseball:

1. Austin Meadows (L) DH
2. Brandon Lowe (L) 2B
3. Randy Arozarena (R) LF
4. Ji-Man Choi (L) 1B
5. Manuel Margot (R) RF
6. Joey Wendle (L) 3B
7. Willy Adames (R) SS
8. Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF
9. Mike Zunino (R) C

The Los Angeles Dodgers lineup:

1. Mookie Betts (R) RF
2. Corey Seager (L) SS
3. Justin Turner (R) 3B
4. Max Muncy (L) 1B
5. Will Smith (R) DH
6. Cody Bellinger (L) CF
7. Chris Taylor (R) 2B
8. Joc Pederson (L) LF
9. Austin Barnes (R) C

The first pitch is on FOX at 8:08 p.m. EST. Patch will keep you updated on final results.