In an electrifying turn of events, the Atlanta Braves, led by Austin Riley, staged a late-game rally to square up their NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Meanwhile, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a dire situation against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

 

Initially held hitless until the sixth inning, the Braves orchestrated an impressive comeback from a four-run deficit, securing an improbable 5-4 victory over the Phillies. This astonishing turnaround was powered by two-run homers from Travis d’Arnaud and Riley, culminating in a game-ending double play that will be remembered for ages. With the series now knotted at 1-1, all eyes turn to Game 3, set to take place in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

 

Out on the West Coast, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and the resilient Diamondbacks continued their impressive run, dispatching the Dodgers 4-2 behind the pitching prowess of Zac Gallen. With a 2-0 lead in the NLDS, the Diamondbacks, a young and unexpected contender, have managed to defeat yet another opposing starter. They enter Game 3 with a remarkable 4-0 record in these playoffs, all of which have been secured on the road against division-winning teams. Their quest for an extraordinary sweep of the 100-win Dodgers now moves to Phoenix, with Game 3 scheduled for Wednesday.

 

After a brief travel break, both AL Division Series will resume on Tuesday.

 

Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins will return home for Game 3 against the defending World Series champions, the Houston Astros. With the series tied at 1-1, Minnesota will rely on Sonny Gray’s pitching prowess to counter Cristian Javier’s skills on the mound.

Astros manager Dusty Baker expressed confidence in Gray, stating, “Sonny knows how to pitch, and Sonny’s not scared.”

 

The Texas Rangers are finally back home after a two-week journey that took them from coast to coast. Along the way, they built an impressive 4-0 record in the playoffs. On Tuesday, they have the opportunity to clinch a three-game sweep against the AL East champions, the Baltimore Orioles. Nathan Eovaldi will be on the mound for the Rangers, facing off against Orioles’ right-hander Dean Kremer.

First-year Texas manager Bruce Bochy commented, “It seems like we’ve been on the road for a month.”