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The 2023 World Series heads to the desert as the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks open the three-game slate in Phoenix tied at one game apiece, setting up a pivotal Game 3!
It’s a battle of opposites as Arizona turns to 25-year-old rookie Brandon Pfaadt while the Rangers tab their 39-year-old prized trade deadline acquisition, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer.
It’s an unlikely homecoming for Scherzer, who was drafted 11th overall by Arizona in 2006 and made his MLB debut as a member of the Diamondbacks in 2008. Now, he hopes to beat his old team and inch closer to what would be his second World Series title — and the first in the Rangers’ 63-year history.
Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, looking for his fourth World Series ring, made a noticeable adjustment to Texas’ lineup going into Game 3, swapping outfielders Evan Carter and Adolis García — two unlikely stars each with some very notable moments in these playoffs — between spots No. 3 and No. 4, respectively.
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Meanwhile, D-backs manager Torey Luvollo reverts to his Game 1 lineup against the right-handed Scherzer, with rookie sensation Corbin Carroll leading off and veteran star Ketel Marte batting second.
The Snakes’ fan base promises to be very much alive as Chase Field hosts its first World Series since 2001. Follow along below for the latest updates, highlights, and best moments from the “MLB on FOX” crew in Game 3!
Scoreless start
After a 1-2-3 first inning for Pfaadt, Scherzer followed up with a scoreless frame of his own thanks to a slickly turned double play.
Rookie sensations
Evan Carter has joined a pretty impressive World Series fraternity.
Incredible defense!
Adolis García kept the game scoreless with a perfect throw to get Christian Walker at the plate on a Tommy Pham single, then Josh Jung made an incredible barehanded play at third base to get Scherzer out of the inning.
Rangers’ Adolis García throws out Christian Walker at home plate to prevent Diamondbacks from scoring
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Semien snaps the slump!
After a rough first two games of the World Series for Marcus Semien, the Rangers star finally delivered with an RBI single in the top of the third inning for the game’s first run.
Seager, see you later!
Corey Seager, the other half of the Rangers’ half-billion-dollar infield launched the very next pitch over the right field fence to stretch the Rangers’ lead to 3-0. It’s the hardest home run hit in the World Series since 2015, per Major League Baseball.
Rangers’ Corey Seager CRUSHES a two-run homer to take a 3-0 lead over Diamondbacks
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Pregame Scene
Alright, Alright, Alright!
Who better to start us off in Game 3 than Academy Award winner and Texas native Matthew McConaughey?
Matthew McConaughey gets us HYPED for Game 3 of 2023 World Series
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Bochy explains lineup change
The Rangers manager elaborated on why he bumped ALCS MVP Adolis García above star rookie Evan Carter in Texas’ lineup, his first change of the postseason.
Bruce Bochy provides Ken Rosenthal with an update on Rangers’ lineup
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Who has the edge?
The “MLB on FOX” panel of Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter debated who has the advantage going forward between the Diamondbacks and Rangers with the 2023 World Series tied at one game each.
Rangers or D-backs? ‘MLB on FOX’ crew breaks down the matchup
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What does Mad Max and the rookie have in store for this World Series sequel?
The crew discussed what to expect from Max Scherzer in a full-circle start for the 39-year-old star right-hander, as well as what Brandon Pfaadt can bring for the D-backs.
What are the expectations for Rangers’ Max Scherzer? The ‘MLB on FOX’ crew discusses
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Will Brandon Pfaadt’s postseason success for Diamondbacks continue? | MLB on FOX Pregame
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Snakes Alive!
D-backs relievers Joe Mantiply and Paul Sewald joined Ben Verlander and Alex Curry on “Flippin’ Bats” to discuss what Arizona’s mindset is going forward.
Meanwhile on the “MLB on FOX” set, Big Papi had a surprise for A-Rod.
DJ x #MVPCC!
Hall of Famer Derek Jeter caught up with star Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll for a one-on-one conversation about being a young star in the postseason, before the crew discussed what makes the National League Rookie of the Year frontrunner so great.
‘It’s a special thing’ – Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll joins Derek Jeter to discuss first World Series experience
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The national anthem, via Jordin Sparks!
Pregame introductions and Jordin Sparks sings the National Anthem ahead of Game 3 of World Series
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