"As the teams get ready for a pivotal Game 4 at 5pm local time this evening, the starting pitchers will be more important than ever after a game where both bullpens emptied the tank. Shohei Ohtani (2.87 ERA) is set to take the mound for L.A. tonight for his first start since the ten-strikeout, three-homer game to clinch against the Brewers that has widely been called the greatest individual performance during a postseason game in MLB history."
"One of the most impactful hitters in postseason history, Springer exited last night's game due to what the team is currently describing as "right side discomfort." The diagnosis immediately brings to mind concerns over an oblique injury, which would surely bring Springer's season to an abrupt end if confirmed by an MRI. Springer had already gone for testing before the end of last night's game, and we should know more about his status ahead of Game 4 later today."
An 18-inning World Series Game 3 ended on Freddie Freeman's walk-off homer, tying the longest World Series game in history. Both bullpens were exhausted after the marathon, elevating the importance of starters for the upcoming Game 4. Shohei Ohtani (2.87 ERA) will start for Los Angeles in his first start since his ten-strikeout, three-homer clinching performance, while Shane Bieber (3.57 ERA) will start for Toronto after surrendering four runs across 9 2/3 ALCS innings. George Springer exited with right-side discomfort and has undergone testing; an oblique diagnosis could end his season. If Springer is sidelined, moving Bo Bichette to DH could permit more aggressive offensive usage while reducing the toll of fielding.
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