D-backs make late comeback, tie Phillies in NLCS.
By Field Level Media
4:11 AM UTC – October 21, 2023
PHOENIX — Pinch hitter Alek Thomas’ two-run home run in the eighth inning was followed by a tiebreaking single from Gabriel Moreno as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday, leveling the National League Championship Series at two wins apiece.
The home team has won each of the first four games in the best-of-seven series. Game 5 will be played on Saturday in Phoenix.
Thomas hit a full-count pitch from Craig Kimbrel (0-2) with one out to tie the game at 5. The home run also scored Lourdes Gurriel Jr., who led off the inning with a double.
Ketel Marte singled with two outs, and Corbin Carroll was then hit by a pitch. Kimbrel was replaced by Jose Alvarado, who allowed Moreno’s single that scored Marte with the go-ahead run.
Arizona closer Paul Sewald struck out the first two batters in the ninth before Kyle Schwarber doubled. Sewald then fanned Trea Turner to end the game and record his fifth save of the postseason.
Schwarber set the all-time postseason record for home runs hit by a left-handed batter, belting the 19th of his career, a solo shot in the fourth inning. He had been tied at 18 with Reggie Jackson.
Schwarber’s blast off reliever Kyle Nelson led off the inning and cut Arizona’s lead to 2-1.
Philadelphia’s Brandon Marsh hit an RBI double with two outs in the fifth inning off reliever Andrew Saalfrank to tie the game at 2.
Saalfrank was one of eight pitchers used by manager Torey Lovullo, who opted to employ a committee of relievers in the game. Kevin Ginkel (1-0) threw a scoreless eighth inning for the win.
Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson also used eight pitchers.
Saalfrank walked Schwarber, Turner and Bryce Harper to lead off the sixth inning before Ryan Thompson took over on the mound.
Alec Bohn hit an infield single toward third baseman Emmanuel Rivera, who made a throwing error while trying to get Schwarber on a forceout at the plate. Turner also scored on the play to put the Phillies ahead 4-2.
Johan Rojas tripled with one out in the seventh inning and later scored on Turner’s sacrifice fly to right field to increase the lead to 5-2.
Arizona got a run back in the bottom of the seventh inning. No. 9 batter Geraldo Perdomo hit a one-out single off Gregory Soto. Christian Walker later drew a two-out, bases-loaded walk from Orion Kerkering to force home Perdomo.
–Javier Morales, Field Level Media
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What role did Alex Thomas play in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ victory in Game 4?
Arizona Diamondbacks Rally to Tie Series in Thrilling Game 4 Victory
PHOENIX — In a thrilling game that went down to the wire, the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to secure a 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. Pinch hitter Alek Thomas played a crucial role, hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning to tie the game, followed by a tiebreaking single from Gabriel Moreno to secure the win.
Both teams have been evenly matched throughout the series, with the home team winning each of the first four games. With the series now tied at two wins apiece, Game 5 promises to be another exciting showdown between the two teams.
In the eighth inning, with one out and the Diamondbacks trailing, Thomas stepped up to the plate and delivered a full-count pitch from Craig Kimbrel for a two-run home run, bringing the score to 5-5. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had led off the inning with a double, scoring on Thomas’ home run.
Ketel Marte followed with a single, and Corbin Carroll was hit by a pitch, setting the stage for Gabriel Moreno’s game-winning single. With Marte crossing the plate, the Diamondbacks took the lead and held on to secure the victory.
In the ninth inning, Arizona’s closer Paul Sewald struck out the first two batters before Kyle Schwarber doubled. Sewald then struck out Trea Turner to end the game, recording his fifth save of the postseason.
Schwarber made history during the game, setting the all-time postseason record for home runs hit by a left-handed batter. His solo shot in the fourth inning marked his 19th career postseason home run, surpassing the previous record held by Reggie Jackson.
Philadelphia’s Brandon Marsh also made an impact, hitting an RBI double in the fifth inning to tie the game at 2.
Both teams utilized multiple pitchers throughout the game, with Arizona manager Torey Lovullo opting for a committee of relievers. Kevin Ginkel earned the win for the Diamondbacks, throwing a scoreless eighth inning. Philadelphia’s manager Rob Thomson also used eight pitchers in the game.
The game saw its fair share of tense moments, with bases loaded and walks leading to key runs for both teams. It was truly a battle of determination and skill, with every play and pitch making a significant impact.
With the series now tied, both teams have an equal chance of advancing to the World Series. Game 5 will take place on Saturday in Phoenix, where the home team will once again try to maintain their winning streak.
As baseball fans eagerly anticipate the continuation of this thrilling series, one thing is for certain – both the Diamondbacks and the Phillies will leave everything on the field in their quest for a championship title.
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