In Game 2 of the NL Division Series, Blake Snell dominated on the mound, allowing just one hit over six scoreless innings while striking out nine batters. The Los Angeles Dodgers held off a late rally by the Philadelphia Phillies to secure a narrow 4-3 victory on Monday night.
Freddie Freeman’s crucial defensive play at first base and Shohei Ohtani’s RBI single contributed to the Dodgers taking a 2-0 series lead. Will Smith’s two-run single in the seventh inning extended the Dodgers’ lead to 4-1 before the Phillies mounted a comeback attempt in the bottom of the ninth.
Nick Castellanos sparked excitement in the Philadelphia crowd with a two-run double off Blake Treinen, cutting the Dodgers’ lead to 4-3. However, a sharp defensive play by Max Muncy and Mookie Betts prevented further damage. Roki Sasaki closed out the game, securing the Dodgers’ victory and earning his second save of the series.
The Dodgers will turn to RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3, while the Phillies will start Aaron Nola in an effort to stay alive in the series.
In another NL Division Series matchup, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 7-3, taking a commanding 2-0 series lead. Andrew Vaughn, Jackson Chourio, and William Contreras each hit home runs to power the Brewers’ offense. The series now shifts to Wrigley Field for Game 3, with the Brewers on the brink of advancing to the National League Championship Series.
Milwaukee, aiming to win its first postseason series since 2018, showcased a strong offensive performance against the Cubs. Despite an early three-run homer by Chicago’s Seiya Suzuki, the Brewers’ bullpen delivered shutout relief to secure the victory.
