Freeman Homers Again, Ties World Series Record
St. Louis, MO - The St. Louis Cardinals' star third baseman, Nolan Arenado, continued his scorching World Series performance, launching his second home run of the series in game 3, tying a historic record in the process. The blast, a towering shot to right field in the 5th inning, propelled the Cardinals to a 4-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, giving them a commanding 3-0 lead in the series.
With his second home run of the series, Arenado joined an elite group of players who have hit multiple home runs in the first three games of a World Series. This feat has only been accomplished 10 times in World Series history, and Arenado now shares the record with legendary players like Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson, and Albert Pujols.
"It feels amazing to be in this company," Arenado said after the game. "But the most important thing is that we won the game. That's all that matters."
The Cardinals' offense was clicking on all cylinders throughout the game. They collected 10 hits, including Arenado's homer and two doubles from Paul Goldschmidt. The Red Sox, on the other hand, struggled to generate consistent offense against Cardinals' ace, Adam Wainwright. Wainwright allowed only two runs on six hits over six innings, earning his first World Series win.
With the series firmly in their grasp, the Cardinals will look to clinch their first World Series title since 2011 in game 4 on Saturday. The pressure will be on the Red Sox to avoid a sweep, and they'll need to find a way to solve the Cardinals' pitching and offense.
Arenado's performance has been a major factor in the Cardinals' early success in the World Series. His powerful bat and strong defense have been a force to be reckoned with, and he's showing no signs of slowing down.
As the Cardinals approach the finish line, the question remains: Will Arenado continue his historic hitting spree and lead the Cardinals to a World Series victory? Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the series unfolds.