Dodgers to the NLCS!
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) after an exciting game against the Philadelphia Phillies, culminating in a 2-1 victory in extra innings. An unexpected error by reliever Orion Kerkering in the eleventh inning was the trigger that sealed the victory for the Dodgers.
This victory marks the fourth time in the decade that the Dodgers advance to the National League Championship Series.
The crucial moment arrived with the bases loaded and two outs. A seemingly simple ground ball from Andy Pages turned into the decisive play when Kerkering’s throw to the plate veered off course, allowing the winning run to cross home plate and unleashing the celebration at Dodger Stadium.A Pitchers’ Duel
The game was an intense face-off between the Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow and the Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez. Both pitchers kept the score at zero for the first six innings, delighting the fans present in the stadium with a game marked by tension, pitching, and defense.In the bottom of the eleventh inning, Tommy Edman led off with a single, being replaced by pinch runner Hyeseong Kim. Max Muncy connected on another hit, moving Kim to second base. A walk to Kiké Hernández loaded the bases, setting the stage for the error that defined Philadelphia’s fate.The Roki Sasaki Star
The young Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki shone in the victory, pitching three perfect innings (eighth, ninth, and tenth), allowing no hits or runs. His dominance kept the Dodgers alive until they achieved the final triumph.Road to the NLCS
The Dodgers will face the winner between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in the National League Championship Series.
Game 1 of the NLCS is scheduled for Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) if the Brewers advance, or 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT) if the Cubs do.
