Arizona Sports insiders live feed: D-backs vs. Dodgers, NLDS Game 3

Oct 9, 2017, 6:48 PM | Updated: 7:04 pm

It’s do or die.

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field with Zack Greinke on the mound. For the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, it’s Yu Darvish starting.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) greets his players prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) greets Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (17) prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Olympian Michael Phelps throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3) scores on an RBI ground out by Cody Bellinger as Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Jeff Mathis waits for the throw during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) walks back to the mound after giving up a run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger follows through on an RBI ground out during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) follows through on a base hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger (35) connects for an RBI ground out as Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke follows through during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger connects for a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3) scores on an RBI ground out by Cody Bellinger against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig (66) salutes teammate Cody Bellinger (35) as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers Cody Bellinger (35) greets Yasiel Puig (66) after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) follows through on a base hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) looks down after giving up a base hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) adjusts his cap after giving up a base hit during the third inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers Justin Turner (10) fields a ground out by Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke during the third inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, left, talks with catcher Austin Barnes in the dugout during the third inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger falls in the dugout after catching a foul ball by Arizona Diamondbacks' Jeff Mathis during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Daniel Descalso (3) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks Daniel Descalso (3) high fives David Peralta after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) can't catch a home run hit by Arizona Diamondbacks Daniel Descalso during the fifth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes (15) celebrates with Yasiel Puig in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) watches from the dugout after being pulled from the game during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) is pulled from the game during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes (15) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes (15) high fives teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Jorge De La Rosa (29) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Archie Bradley (25) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21) is pulled from the game by manager Dave Roberts (30) during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks Christian Walker (53) is hit by a pitch during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker looks down after being hit in the helmet by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes and umpire Gerry Davis check on him during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker helmet falls off after being hit in the helmet by a Los Angeles Dodgers pitch during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) is cheered by the crowd after being pulled from the game during the sixth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Arizona Diamondbacks watch during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks' David Peralta (6) can't make the catch on a hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger during the ninth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) is tagged out by Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Chris Iannetta during the ninth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers fans hold a broom during the eighth inning of game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers swept the Diamondbacks to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. The Dodgers won 3-1 to advance to the National League Championship Series. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo answers a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke answers a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zack Greinke does long throws during practice prior to Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

The grounds crew prepares the field before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Members of the grounds crew prepare Chase Field for Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Members of the grounds crew prepare the field at Chase Field for Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish (21), of Japan, smiles after answering a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, ponders a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, listens to a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, laughs after answering a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts smiles as he answers a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts answers a question during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts talks with general manager Farhan Zaidi prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig throws prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers Corey Seager takes batting practice prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

A Los Angeles Dodgers fan watches batting practice prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig warms up prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier takes batting practice prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Los Angeles Dodgers Justin Turner takes the field prior to game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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