CROMWELL, Conn. - A second straight 66 has James Driscoll tied for third place after three rounds at the Travelers Championship, putting him in contention for his first PGA Tour victory.

Driscoll, who finished fifth at the Travelers last year, is 10 under par and will start Sunday’s final round two shots behind two players also looking for their first tour win: Brian Davis, who shot a third-round 64, and Roland Thatcher (65). Driscoll will be in the next-to-last group on Sunday, paired with John Rollins (65).

The Boston resident, who grew up playing at Charles River Country Club and later attended the Taft School in Watertown, Conn., figures to be the local favorite in the final round.

“I think there will be a bit of a rowdy crowd tomorrow, so I’m looking forward to it,’’ Driscoll said.

“I’ve played well the first three rounds, and hopefully I can just keep it going and have one more good day.’’

Driscoll, who finished off the final 16 holes of his rain-delayed second round Saturday morning (he shot 66 then, too), jumped up to a tie for third on the strength of an eagle at the short par-4 15th hole.

His best tour finish is second, which has happened twice. His best showing this year is a tie for eighth at the Shell Houston Open.

What kind of an opportunity has he created for himself here?

“A good one,’’ said Driscoll. “There’s a few guys in front of me, but I’ve definitely got a chance, and if I play great tomorrow maybe I can get my first one.

“But I can probably play great and still not get it, so I’ve just got to take care of what I can control, and try to play great.’’

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A whopping 88 players made the 36-hole cut, prompting another cut after the third round to get to the low 70 and ties.