Dodgers Take 2-0 NLDS Lead Over Phillies With Blake Snell Dominance

Blake Snell delivered a dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching six shutout innings with nine strikeouts and allowing just one hit. His strong outing helped the Dodgers build a 4-1 lead, aided by Shohei Ohtani's RBI single in a four-run seventh inning. Despite a late rally by the Phillies, including a two-run double by Nick Castellanos that brought the score to 4-3, Dodgers relievers Alex Vesia and Roki Sasaki preserved the win, with Sasaki earning his second save of the series. The Phillies' offense struggled overall against Snell, with star players combining for just one hit and five strikeouts. The victory gave the Dodgers a 2-0 series lead, putting them one win away from advancing to the National League Championship Series. Both Snell's and the Dodgers' pitching have been exceptional throughout the postseason, providing a strong foundation for their playoff run.