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Two games down Eduardo Escobar Jersey , two games to go for the Boston Red Sox.A 108-win juggernaut during the regular season, the Red Sox have been rolling through the postseason and could be on their way to their fourth World Series championship since 2004.At least that's the way the Fall Classic looks after the Red Sox have taken a 2-0 World Series lead over the National League champion Los Angeles Dodgers following back-to-back wins at Fenway Park.After an off day Thursday, the series moves from the East Coast to the West Coast. Dodger Stadium is likely to be a more friendly venue for the Dodgers based on their familiarity with their home ballpark and a return to their homes and more familiar routines.The Dodgers have been on the road since last Friday as they played two games in Milwaukee鈥攍osing Game 6 of the NLCS and winning Game 7鈥攂efore going directly to Boston for a day off, a workout and two losses in the first two games of the series.If the Dodgers are not rejuvenated by returning home, the World Series could end shortly. Boston has been the team that has taken advantage of its opportunities in both games. The Dodgers have battled hard, put runners on base in the first game and through the first four innings of the second, but have failed to get the big hit when they needed it.The Red Sox have excelled at delivering the big hit with two out and runners in scoring position. The numbers are eye-catching, as they are17-for-41 with seven extra-base hits and 31 runs batted in those situations this postseason, per MLB.com's Ian Browne.MLB MLBThe RedSox are 8-0 this #postseason when they score first. 馃憖#WorldSeries fNPzMy8uzzSecond baseman Ian Kinsler explained that the Red Sox have a never-give-in attitude at the plate."It doesn't matter how many outs there are鈥攐ne, two, none鈥攚e're going to battle all the way up and down the lineup, and we understand that with two outs, if you can keep the inning alive, anything can happen," Kinsler said, per Browne.The Dodgers have struggled to score runs against left-handed starters Chris Sale and David Price along with the Boston bullpen.Right-hander Rick Porcello will get the Game 3 start Friday night at 8:09 p.m. ET against Walker Buehler of the Dodgers. The game will be televised by Fox. World Series ScheduleTuesday, October 23 (Game 1): Boston 8, Los Angeles 4Wednesday, October 24 (Game 2): Boston 4 http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-jake-odorizzi-jersey , Los Angeles 2Friday, October 26 (Game 3):Boston Red SoxatLos Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ETSaturday, October 27 (Game 4):Boston Red SoxatLos Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ETSunday, October 28 (Game 5, if necessary):Boston Red SoxatLos Angeles Dodgers, 8:15 p.m. ETTuesday, October 30 (Game 6, if necessary):Los Angeles DodgersatBoston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ETWednesday, October 31 (Game 7, if necessary):Los Angeles DodgersatBoston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ETAll World Series games will be televised by Fox.Live Stream:Fox Sports Go Porcello has a 1-0 record with a 4.22 earned run average in the postseason. He has started two games and come out of the bullpen in two more for manager Alex Cora.He was sharp in his first start against the New York Yankees, but he had some difficulty against the Astros in his second.The Game 3 start could have gone to Nathan Eovaldi, but he has been used in relief in the first two games of the World Series. He said on a postgame interview on MLB Network that he is more likely to get the ball for Game 4.Porcello was 17-7 with a 4.28 ERA in the regular season while striking out 190 batters in 191.1 innings. Opponents hit .241 against him and he allowed 27 home runs with a WHIP of 1.18.Buehler is a hard thrower who was on the mound for the Dodgers in Game 163 that gave Los Angeles the National League West Division title over the Colorado Rockies. He also took the ball in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, pitching 4.2 innings while allowing six hits and one earned run.Buehler was 8-5 with a 2.62 ERA during the regular season and he held opponents to a .192 average while giving up 12 home runs with a WHIP of 0.96. His overall postseason numbers have not been as impressive, as he is 0-1 with a 5.40 ERA. His effort in the decisive game against the Rockies was considered a regular-season game.According to OddsShark, the Red Sox are -650 favorites to win the World Series at this point Eddie Rosario Jersey , while the Dodgers are +450 underdogs. Those betting on the Red Sox have to risk $650 to win $100, while a $100 bet on the Dodgers will return a profit of $450. The Dodgers are -165 favorites to win Game 3, while the Red Sox are +140 underdogs.The key for the Dodgers will be finding a way to deliver the clutch hits that have been a big part of Boston's success to this point. If they can, they have a much better chance to get back into the World Series. If not, the Red Sox have an excellent chance to finish off their remarkable season with a World Series title. SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Haniger hit the deck three times for the Mariners late in Sunday’s game. The first two put Seattle ahead against the New York Yankees. The next converted the lead into a victory.Haniger dashed home to score the go-ahead run on a grounder in the eighth inning, then made a diving catch for the final out that gave the Mariners a 3-2 win over the Yankees.Haniger started the eighth with a walk off reliever Dellin Betances (4-5) before stealing second by reaching in with his right hand at the last second.“I was just trying to miss the tag,” Haniger said. “I knew if I went in with my left hand it would have been a lot closer.”Haniger reached third on Jean Segura’s sacrifice bunt. With the infield in, Robinson Cano hit a broken-bat roller up the middle. Haniger was running on contact and shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria made a quick throw home, but Haniger just got his right hand on the plate before the tag from catcher Austin Romine.“I just wanted to get as low as possible to avoid the tag by making the catcher reach as far as possible,” Haniger said. “I take pride in every facet of the game. I had some great coaches coming up that taught me how to play the game right.”Edwin Diaz pitched the ninth for his 54th save and 27th one-run save, both the most in baseball. But it took a diving grab by Haniger on Giancarlo Stanton’s fly ball to stop a possible New York rally.Andrew McCutchen was hit by a pitch with two outs before Haniger’s catch off Stanton’s broken-bat fly to shallow right.“I had to play real deep to respect his power,” Haniger said. “It kind of blooped in there and hauled over as fast as I could and made the play. Once I got to full speed, I felt I was going to get it.”Haniger, an All-Star for the first time this year, has 24 homers and 85 RBIs this season.“Mitch is a very good all-around player,” manager Scott Servais said. “We all know about his power, but his defense and the way he runs the bases makes him a heck of a player.”The loss kept the Yankees from sweeping the three-game series and leaves New York only 2 1/2 games ahead of Oakland for the league’s top wild-card spot.Miguel Andujar’s double down the left field line gave the Yankees a 1-0 lead in the first inning after Stanton hit a towering pop to shallow left that dropped for a double.The Mariners answered with two runs in the bottom of the first off four consecutive singles against starter CC Sabathia, with Ryon Healy and Cameron Maybin each driving in a run.The Yankees loaded the bases with three singles to start the fourth against starter Erasmo Ramirez, but only score one run off a walk to McCutchen Robbie Grossman Jersey , tying the game at 2-2.“Disappointing, no question,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “That fourth inning, had them on the ropes there and a chance to do some damage, and just couldn’t get that hit to push us over. It was a chance to have a great weekend. Obviously, a tough one here.”GARDNER TOSSEDBrett Gardner was ejected after his at-bat in the ninth inning when he had a heated argument with plate umpire Jeremie Rehak after he struck out. Garner didn’t like the called second strike.“I just felt like that was a big pitch. My at-bat went from being 3-0 to being 2-1 against a guy that throws 100,” Gardner said. “I let my emotions get the best of me and was frustrated a little bit, and obviously, I said too much.”TRAINER’S ROOMYankees: Andujar was the DH Sunday after leaving the game Saturday night in the ninth inning when he was hit by a pitch on the right forearm. … SS Didi Gregorius, who came off the 10-day DL Friday, did not start after starting Saturday night before leaving the game in the seventh inning. He pinch hit in the ninth and grounded out. Boone has said they plan to bring Gregorius back gradually.Mariners: Cano started at second base after leaving Saturday’s night’s game in the ninth when he was hit by a pitch on the left foot. … Servais wasn’t sure when RHP Felix Hernandez will make his next start after leaving Saturday’s game in the fifth inning because of tightness in his right hamstring. “We’ll see where we slot him back in,” Servais said. “He might need an extra day. We’ll wait to pencil him in for his next start.”UP NEXTYankees: The road trip continues with a three-game series at Minnesota. LHP J.A. Happ (14-6, 3.90 ERA) will make his eighth start with New York on Monday and his 28th of the season. Happ is 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA in seven starts with the Yankees.Mariners: After a day off Monday, Seattle ends the homestand with a two-game series against the Padres that starts Tuesday. LHP Marco Gonzales (12-9, 4.32 ERA) is expected to come off the 10-day DL (neck strain) and make his 26th start to the season Tuesday. Gonzales lost four consecutive starts before going on the DL Aug. 27, allowing 23 earned runs over 20 innings.