Dodgers Dominate Phillies with Key 7th Inning NLDS Surge

In the National League Division Series (NLDS) between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Dodgers' offense broke a scoreless pitching duel in Game 1, eventually taking a 4-0 lead highlighted by clutch hits from Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani. Despite a strong pitching performance from Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez, who notably struck out Ohtani three times, the Phillies fell short as the Dodgers' bullpen secured three scoreless innings. The Phillies managed to score a run late in the game but still face a deficit. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers are preparing for Game 2 of their NLDS series against the Chicago Cubs with Aaron Ashby named as the opening pitcher, though his start is expected to be brief given his prior recent appearance and limited innings pitched during the season. Separately, the Arizona Fall League has commenced, featuring several players from the Cincinnati Reds organization, though some technical features like pitch tracking may be limited this season. These developments highlight key pitching strategies and player performances shaping the early rounds of the MLB postseason.