Braves Blank Phillies & Padres Fight Back Against Dodgers to Square Up NLDS Series Despite Unexpected Goose Chase
Game 2 of the NLDS saw bounce-back performances from the Braves and Padres on Wednesday night. No sweeps will be had in the National League this round. But there was an unexpected guest at Dodger Stadium — a goose on the loose! It’s anyone’s guess where each series is heading now that we're all knotted up at 1-1. All we learned on Wednesday is that the internet loves when animals interrupt sports. Now, here's baseball:
Gm 2: Braves def. Phillies (3-0)
The Braves bounced back in Atlanta to square things up with the Phillies thanks to a three-run sixth inning that made the difference in a defensive battle. Phillies’ ace Zack Wheeler gave up all three runs in the sixth before his night ended. Braves’ bats from Matt Olson, Austin Riley and Travis d’Arnaud delivered the RBIs in succession. Atlanta starter Kyle Wright was brilliant, delivering six Ks and just two hits over six innings en route to the shutout. It was Philly’s first loss of the postseason. Series Tied (1-1)
Gm 2: Padres def. Dodgers (5-3)
The Padres used a late-game takeover to swipe Game 2 in Los Angeles. The Dodgers started hot with solo home runs in each of the first three innings by Freddie Freeman (1st), Max Muncy (2nd) and Trea Turner (3rd). The game was tied 3-3 before the Padres went ahead in the sixth and Jake Cronenworth delivered the knockout punch with a home run in the eighth. Both Yu Darvish (SD) and Clayton Kershaw (LAD) gave up three runs each in five innings of work. Series Tied (1-1)
Tonight’s Schedule (ALDS)
Gm 2: Mariners at Astros (3:37 pm ET)
Gm 2: Guardians at Yankees (7:37 pm ET)
Additional Storylines
MLB: Dodgers Drop Game 2 as Missed Chances Pile Up
CBS Sports: Atlanta Ties NLDS Behind Bats of Olson, Riley, d’Arnaud
FOX Sports: A Goose is on the Loose at Dodgers Stadium (Video)
