Blake Snell exits Game 3 after allowing three home runs over six-plus innings

He had not surrendered a home run all season before tonight.

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Blake Snell's night is over after giving up three home runs across 6+ innings. Snell had not allowed a home run all sea Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Blake Snell departed Game 3 after working into the seventh inning and surrendering three home runs. Entering the postseason outing, the left-hander had gone the entire 2026 campaign without allowing a single long ball.

Why it matters: The sudden power surge ended a season-long streak of home-run suppression in a pivotal postseason elimination-leverage spot. Pitching deep into the seventh inning still consumed bulk frames before the bullpen took over.

By the numbers: Snell allowed 3 home runs across 6+ innings in Game 3 after allowing 0 home runs all season prior to the start.

What to watch: Bullpen usage over the final frames of Game 3 will shape pitching availability for the remainder of the series.

Sources

@YahooSports 2026-10-15T02:53:34.167549+00:00

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