MLB playoffs: Ohtani leads rout as Dodgers pummel Mets in NLCS Game 3

• Los Angeles Dodgers 8-0 New York Mets
• Dodgers lead best-of-seven series 2-1

Shohei Ohtani launched a three-run homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers that punctuated their 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night.

Enrique Hernandez hit a two-run shot to make it 4-0 in the sixth inning and waved to the Citi Field crowd he quieted. Los Angeles rebounded from a loss at home and grabbed a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series by pitching their fourth shutout in the past five playoff games.