Brewers take game 1 in NLDS vs rival Cubs
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Philadelphia Phillies' 9th inning rally falls short as Los Angeles Dodgers take 2-0 lead in NLDS
The Phillies rallied in the ninth inning, but fell short in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers. Now, the Phils are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.
The Phillies quietly packed the equipment bags in front of their lockers on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. There was little to say.
Milwaukee won Game 1 by a score of 9-3, then each team hit a three-run home run to open Game 2 Monday, marking the first postseason game in MLB history in which both sides hit a three-run homer (or grand slam) in the first inning.
The Phillies were one hit away from turning the NLDS around, but instead, Bryson Stott's bunt in the ninth led to a loss that has put Philadelphia in a 2-0 hole.
Aaron Nola will start Game 3 of the National League Division Series for the Phillies in Los Angeles on Wednesday, manager Rob Thomson announced on Monday night. Thomson said starter Ranger Suárez will pitch behind Nola out of the bullpen.
The Cubs needed to be at their best to even the series before going back to Chicago, but the Brewers were better all-around.
The Brewers seized a 2-0 lead of the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs in the best-of-five series after a 7-3 victory Oct. 6.
Monday’s two National League Division Series games gave MLB fans everything they could have wanted from October baseball and then some. The Dodgers and Phillies got the night started with a top-notch