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I had planned to do one game of the World Series a day, but as I didn't manage to post yesterday, I'l do two today. You're welcome...

World Series Game 3: London Take Series Lead Behind Patterson’s Composure

Behind a commanding outing from American right-hander Chris Patterson, the London Gentlemen claimed a 2-1 series lead with a 6-2 victory. Patterson, who posted a 3.76 ERA across 32 starts during the regular season, found another gear—spinning seven innings of two-run ball while striking out five and walking one.

Offensively, London used balanced production to outpace the Poets. Kosovo’s Zijadin Galica (.294 AVG, 20 HR in the regular season) knocked in two runs, and Panama’s Kian Goode chipped in with a double and a sac fly. Veteran Gerald Hallet continued his strong postseason with another RBI.

Panama City’s bats were quieted after a first-inning double by Madagascar’s Irgen Baka, and aside from a Steve Bohn (USA) RBI single, the Poets couldn’t capitalize on traffic. Their pitching staff—Nigerian starter Zegeye Muhammed and German reliever Lynssl Straub—combined to allow six earned runs, including a two-run rally in the seventh that broke the game open.

The Poets’ inability to string hits together against Patterson was a key storyline, as London’s defense and bullpen—anchored again by Zuhair—shut the door late. With momentum swinging firmly to the Gentlemen, Panama City faced a crucial Game 4 to avoid falling behind 3-1.