The Atlanta Braves just told the Los Angeles Dodgers, “Nah, not tonight,” snatching a 3-2 victory in Game 2 of the NLDS and evening up the series. After the Dodgers managed to hold off a late Braves rally in Game 1, it was Atlanta’s turn to return the favor Sunday night, with the NL East Champions holding tight in the ninth inning to secure the win.
Atlanta’s Bullpen Came Out Swinging, And Won
This wasn’t just any win, either. It was a gutsy call from Walt Weiss to go with another bullpen game, and man, did it pay off. Ray Kerr kicked things off with 2.2 scoreless innings, setting a serious tone. But let’s talk about Didier Fuentes. This dude is only 21 years old, and he came in and absolutely dominated, retiring 11 batters and coming within one strike of four perfect innings. That’s not just good pitching, that’s making a statement! Raisel Iglesias then stepped up to snag the save, locking down a huge victory for the Braves. On the offensive side, Michael Harris II was an absolute machine, falling just a home run shy of a cycle. Mauricio Dubón also chipped in with an RBI, and another Braves run crossed the plate on a wild pitch. The Dodgers’ only run of the night came off a Freddie Freeman home run, but it wasn’t enough to stop Atlanta’s momentum.
Home-Field Advantage Gone, Series Heads East
With Atlanta and Los Angeles splitting the first two games, the Braves have officially flipped home-field advantage. That’s a massive swing in a series like this, especially against a team like the Dodgers. The series now packs up and heads back to Atlanta, where the Braves will be looking to capitalize on their newfound momentum. Chris Sale is slated to start Game 3 on Tuesday, and Tyler Mahle will take the mound for Game 4 on Wednesday. Both games are crucial, with first pitch for both set for 6 p.m.
This series just got real, folks. The Braves showed they can go toe-to-toe with L.A. and come out on top, especially with their bullpen stepping up huge. Game 3 is Tuesday, Game 4 on Wednesday, all back in Atlanta. The Braves just showed they can hang, they can shut down the best, and they’ve got the momentum after this one. Get ready, because this NLDS just got a whole lot more interesting.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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