The Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (4-3) on Monday night to lead 2-0 in the National League Division Series. Los Angeles is currently one win from the Bath of the NL Championship Series. Play Game 3 (and 4 if necessary) at Stadium.
In the ninth inning, things were put a little in danger as the ninth lead came to a one-run lead. Blake Trainen came to close the game but failed to score an out and allowed two runs on 12 pitches.
Alex Vescia then released him, scoring two outs and earned the second save of his young career in a run that ran 90 feet away, set on the stage of 23-year-old Sasaki Roki.
Manager Dave Roberts was asked why Trainen played nine innings, even after Sasaki was warmed up in seven innings. The escaped Game 2 with a victory, but the 9.64 ERA for the reliever in the final month of the regular season contributed to the fact that many questions were raised.
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