In a tense and tightly contested matchup, the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers battled into extra innings before a dramatic conclusion unfolded. With the game tied at 1-1, the Dodgers secured a 2-1 victory in the 11th inning of the NL Division Series after a crucial error by Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering.
Kerkering’s errant throw to home plate, instead of making the routine play to first base, allowed the Dodgers to score the winning run. The game ended in heartbreak for the Phillies, as Kerkering’s mistake proved costly in the high-stakes postseason showdown.
Dodgers catcher Will Smith described the intense game as a “nail-biter,” emphasizing his team’s resilience in the face of pressure. The error-filled ending left fans at Dodger Stadium on the edge of their seats, with the Dodgers emerging victorious to advance to the NL Championship Series.
The Phillies’ manager, Rob Thomson, expressed empathy for Kerkering, acknowledging the weight of the moment on the young reliever. Despite a valiant effort, the Phillies fell short, marking their second consecutive exit in the Division Series.
On the same day, the Chicago Cubs secured a dominant 6-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in a pivotal Game 4 of the NL Division Series. Matthew Boyd’s stellar pitching performance and key home runs by Ian Happ, Kyle Tucker, and Michael Busch propelled the Cubs to force a decisive Game 5 in the series.
The Cubs, backed by a passionate Wrigley Field crowd, staged a remarkable comeback after trailing in the series, setting the stage for a thrilling finale in Milwaukee. The winner of the series would go on to face the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, intensifying the stakes for both teams.
Despite their regular-season success, the Brewers struggled to find their rhythm in the postseason, managing only three hits and squandering multiple scoring opportunities. Boyd’s standout outing and the Cubs’ offensive firepower ensured a must-watch Game 5 to determine the NLDS winner.