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00:19:12Bobby Lowe.
00:19:20Pitch misses inside. Ball one.
00:19:29Top of the third, no score.
00:19:32Throw to first, and he's back in standing.
00:19:43Next offering is in for a strike.
00:19:46This is one of those situations the infielders have to pre-plan
00:19:50and understand that the ball's got to be hit extremely hard
00:19:53right at them if they're going to have a chance
00:19:55to go for a double play.
00:20:06The next pitch misses. Two balls and a strike.
00:20:10Murphy gets his lead at first with nobody out.
00:20:23Fouls one off. Two and two.
00:20:40Kicks and fires.
00:20:43Ground ball to first. Could be two.
00:20:45To second, there's one. Back to first, double play.
00:20:51For me, that's one of the toughest double plays to turn on the infield.
00:20:54The first baseman has to get inside, create a throwing lane
00:20:57to hit that middle infielder to start the double play,
00:21:00and then from there, completing it back to first.
00:21:03Really good job all the way around.
00:21:10Two outs. Space is empty.
00:21:12Herman Long now at the plate.
00:21:16First pitch, and that's in for a strike.
00:21:29Left-hand hitter waits.
00:21:33Swing and a miss. And it's 0-2.
00:21:36Just a bit late on that 0-1 breaking ball.
00:21:380-2 hole now. He's going to have to shorten up, tighten things up
00:21:41if he's going to have a good at-bat.
00:21:54The 0-2.
00:21:58Stays alive.
00:22:07Next off, bring in the dirt.
00:22:09Yeah, the count, 1-2.
00:22:11Well, this is a guy that can be frustrating for pitchers
00:22:14because he fouls off so many pitches and grinds out the at-bat.
00:22:17I'm sure there are some times where a pitcher would rather just give up
00:22:20a first pitch single than have to waste six or seven pitches on one hitter.
00:22:321-2 now.
00:22:341-2 now.
00:22:38The other way, and foul ball.
00:22:51Next pitch is outside.
00:22:53Recognize that change-up right out of the hand.
00:22:55Just spit on it.
00:22:59And a swing and a miss. And that's that.
00:23:05Home half of the third coming up.
00:23:07No score.
00:23:19Set for the bottom of the third, and at the plate for the Dodgers,
00:23:22Kiwi Reese.
00:23:28The wind and the pitch.
00:23:31Ball one, no strikes.
00:23:41Here comes the pitch.
00:23:44Off the mark there.
00:23:46Down 2-0.
00:23:51And the pitch.
00:23:55Ripped to third and caught!
00:24:01Up next for the Dodgers.
00:24:03The second baseman, Jackie Robinson!
00:24:06Back to the top of the Dodgers' order.
00:24:08Here's a speed threat. Jackie Robinson.
00:24:11Kind of a throwback. No batting gloves.
00:24:19Swing and a high fly ball out there towards left field.
00:24:23And gobbled up by Duffy, and there's two away.
00:24:28Just pulled off of it a little bit right there.
00:24:30That front shoulder coming open instead of staying closed.
00:24:33If he does that, he's going to be able to go up the middle the other way
00:24:36with some authority instead of a fly out to left.
00:24:40And up next for Los Angeles, Reggie Smith.
00:24:43He's 0-1.
00:24:48First offering, and it just misses.
00:24:51And that's outside.
00:24:57The pitch.
00:25:01That one missed, now 3-0.
00:25:21And now 3-1.
00:25:23In this situation as the number two hitter, two out, nobody on,
00:25:26you want to be a table setter.
00:25:28Work the at bat, get deep, whatever it takes, get on first base.
00:25:32The wind of the pitch.
00:25:36That clips the corner.
00:25:45The 3-2 is off the outside edge, and that is ball four.
00:25:49One of the things about that two out walk, the base runner over at first base
00:25:52is going to have a very aggressive secondary lead.
00:25:54So a ball down the line or into the gap will produce a two out RBI,
00:25:59and those are the best.
00:26:01That is if you are the offensive side of it.
00:26:05Snyder batting for the second time, and that's strike one.
00:26:12At the belt and fires.
00:26:14Now 1-1.
00:26:16Really working him away this at bat.
00:26:18Sometimes take a little bit off velocity.
00:26:20Try to get a rollover, something on the ground.
00:26:22Stay away from that big hole on the right side of the infield.
00:26:34Next pitch misses, 2-1.
00:26:38And here it comes.
00:26:40Out to short, long, handles.
00:26:43Got him on the off-balance throw.
00:26:45That's the third out, inning over.
00:26:48One left for L.A., still no score.
00:26:51I'm on that west side, baby, you should already know that.
00:26:54Top of the game when it comes to that back.
00:26:57Ridin' through the city in a magic throwback.
00:26:59I'm on that west side, baby, you should already know that.
00:27:02Top of the game when it comes to that back.
00:27:05Magic throwback.
00:27:08Out of the fourth, now in for the Braves.
00:27:10Q. Duffy.
00:27:12This is a guy you've got to keep an eye on when he digs in.
00:27:15Definitely been known to drop a drag bunt from time to time.
00:27:19And he's pretty good at it, Chris.
00:27:21Yeah, and he creates a sense of urgency for the defense
00:27:24because of the speed, because of the ability to put down that bunt.
00:27:28The next offering misses.
00:27:30And a count is 2-0.
00:27:37Good eye right there.
00:27:39Now you see even sluggers from time to time
00:27:42try and use the bunt really as a way to beat the shift.
00:27:51There's a strike, 3-1.
00:27:54There's a strike, 3-1.
00:27:59The wind of the pitch.
00:28:033-2 now.
00:28:08And he deals.
00:28:12Swing and a miss.
00:28:13The velocity blasted it right past him.
00:28:16Tell you what, those are the types of guys pitchers
00:28:18really like to punch out when they're on the mound
00:28:20because if they get on, just the distraction that they create
00:28:23with all that speed over on the base pass,
00:28:26it can take away your focus from the next hitter.
00:28:29And that's the last thing you want to do is serve up a pitch
00:28:32that a guy hits over the fence, and it's a multi-run home run.
00:28:36Freddy Freeman up to the dish.
00:28:501-0 to Freddy Freeman.
00:28:53And a foul ball.
00:29:06Next pitch inside, and it's 2-1.
00:29:09Boog, he never moved because he never had time to.
00:29:12But that kind of velocity, you'd prefer that pitcher work away.
00:29:17Next pitch is outside.
00:29:19Well, these guys have had a hard time scoring in this one.
00:29:22The guy out there on the mound wants to keep attacking,
00:29:24make sure that they don't get any confidence.
00:29:273-1 now.
00:29:30Good plate appearance there.
00:29:32Able to take the walk.
00:29:34Second walk of the game for him,
00:29:36and he's been really patient at the plate,
00:29:38the game plan that he's sticking to.
00:29:40He's just not going outside of what he's looking for up there.
00:29:43Hank Aaron, next up for the Braves.
00:29:53And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
00:29:56And, of course, when it comes to Hank Aaron,
00:29:58he's one of the greatest sluggers of all time.
00:30:01755 career homers, a record that's stood for a long time.
00:30:06Next offering misses, and now it's even 1-1.
00:30:11One ball, one strike.
00:30:22That one, a triple digits.
00:30:24Almost goes without saying that Mr. Aaron set the standard
00:30:27for power hitters in the sport for years.
00:30:29I mean, just an incredible 23-year career.
00:30:40The pitch.
00:30:42And now 2-2.
00:30:43And it's not all about the home runs.
00:30:45It's RBIs, total bases.
00:30:47Hank did everything you'd want in a middle-of-the-order guy.
00:30:542-2 now.
00:30:56And a foul ball. He stays alive.
00:31:02Freeman, at first, one gone.
00:31:11Swing and a miss. Struck him out.
00:31:14And they're two down.
00:31:16The move gets talked about a lot,
00:31:18but a good high fastball in a two-strike situation,
00:31:21it's just become such a problem for hitters in more recent years.
00:31:25But with all of the emphasis by pitchers on developing that spin rate,
00:31:29having a good grip on the baseball,
00:31:31those high fastballs, they kind of look like to the hitter
00:31:34that they're rising, even though they're not,
00:31:36but they're not decreasing in volume.
00:31:38They're not, but they're not decreasing in velocity and spin rate,
00:31:41so very difficult to get the barrel on it.
00:31:44Matthews in the box with two gone.
00:31:46It takes a look at a called strike.
00:32:01The pitch.
00:32:03And that one a little bit high.
00:32:09And a pitch.
00:32:12And there's a ball.
00:32:24Two balls, two strikes, the count with two outs.
00:32:27Love to see it. Power versus power right there.
00:32:31Left-hand batter waits.
00:32:353-2, two out, runner on first.
00:32:37A lot of movement in the infield.
00:32:39Hitter's got to stay focused on the pitch.
00:32:503-2, two out, runner on first.
00:32:52A lot of movement in the infield.
00:32:54Hitter's got to stay focused on the pitch.
00:33:003-2 now.
00:33:02Foul off again, and it remains 3-2.
00:33:20And down on strikes he goes, and that'll do it.
00:33:23One left for Atlanta, and we are still scoreless.
00:33:30At the bottom of the fourth, now it's the Dodger cleanup hitter, Sean Green.
00:33:34Leading up for the Dodgers, the right fielder, Sean Green.
00:33:41Maddox, back to work.
00:33:44Way high.
00:34:01Right hander kicks, deals.
00:34:05Foul ball.
00:34:14Kicks and deals.
00:34:18Ground ball, Freddie Freeman.
00:34:20And he handles it himself for the out.
00:34:23Second, number 39, Roy Pampanella.
00:34:29Next to hit, Roy Pampanella.
00:34:31Known for his rocket arm behind the plate.
00:34:41And a pop-up, right side, foul territory.
00:34:44And no one can get to it, it's a foul ball.
00:34:52The 0-1.
00:34:56And the pitch is outside, ball one.
00:35:07Righty delivers.
00:35:11And a strike on the outside edge.
00:35:13So far all we've seen in this at-bat are fastballs.
00:35:15Look for him to slow it down right here ahead in the count.
00:35:23And it's even up.
00:35:42The pitch.
00:35:46And that one is lifted.
00:35:49And that one is lifted in the air.
00:35:51Murphy, on the move to his left, makes the grab on the run.
00:35:55And there's two away.
00:36:02And here's the first baseman.
00:36:04Killed.
00:36:14First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:36:16First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:36:18He really committed to that fastball up at the top of the zone.
00:36:21He knows that if he makes a mistake in the zone, it gets hit hard by a power guy like this.
00:36:25That's a nice miss right there.
00:36:27Long under this one.
00:36:31He's got it.
00:36:32And the inning is over.
00:36:33Dodgers go down quietly.
00:36:35And we're still knotted at zero.
00:36:37And we're still knotted at zero.
00:36:45Ready now for the fifth inning.
00:36:47Here's a big power threat.
00:36:48Chipper Jones.
00:37:02The pitch.
00:37:05That one inside.
00:37:06And it's 1-0.
00:37:11And a pitch.
00:37:14And that's downstairs and outside.
00:37:16Well, usually a high level of confidence when you're facing a young pitcher out there on the mound.
00:37:21In this situation, a head 2-0.
00:37:24He's put himself in a really good spot.
00:37:29The 2-0 is in for a strike.
00:37:31Well, triple digits on the gun.
00:37:33I know there are more guys that can reach that now than in the past.
00:37:37But it's still impressive to watch.
00:37:39Swung on.
00:37:40Belted.
00:37:41That one's back there.
00:37:44And it's gone.
00:37:45Home run.
00:37:48He'll circle the bases.
00:37:49Just like that, they move in front.
00:37:51It's 1-0.
00:38:04Knew what pitch he wanted to hit.
00:38:06Spent on some other pitches in this.
00:38:08Hit bad.
00:38:09Was very patient.
00:38:10And it paid off.
00:38:22Next offering.
00:38:23Popped in the air.
00:38:24Right field.
00:38:26And there's one away.
00:38:34The center fielder.
00:38:35Number three.
00:38:36Dale Murphy.
00:38:38Here's the center fielder.
00:38:40Dale Murphy.
00:38:41He's a guy who does it all.
00:38:44Pretty amazing athlete this guy is.
00:38:46Power and speed.
00:38:48Quite a threat.
00:38:49I mean, you're talking about someone that could steal your bag and go deep.
00:38:53Bo Jackson, anyone?
00:38:55And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:39:01The lefty, the 1-0.
00:39:04A bit behind with that swing.
00:39:06It's strike one.
00:39:07Man, he was really tardy on that fastball.
00:39:10Great job of setting him up by throwing the curveball.
00:39:13Add some velocity to it on the next pitch.
00:39:15Can't catch up.
00:39:17The 1-1 is upstairs.
00:39:19And it's 2-1.
00:39:23And a pitch.
00:39:27And another ball.
00:39:34In there at the knees.
00:39:40Back to work.
00:39:413-2 now.
00:39:44Stays alive.
00:40:04Bounce to the right side.
00:40:07Tosses to the pitcher covering the bag.
00:40:09Pitcher gets to the bag for the out.
00:40:18Bobby Lowe.
00:40:19Next up for the Braves.
00:40:33In there for strike one.
00:40:45And now the lefty.
00:40:48That misses.
00:40:49And the count even 1-1.
00:40:58A little bit low.
00:41:04Green.
00:41:05On the move towards foul ground.
00:41:07Makes the grab on the run.
00:41:09And that is that.
00:41:10Atlanta draws first blood with a solo shot.
00:41:13It's now 1-0.
00:41:24Back here at Dodger Stadium.
00:41:26John Chobhie with my buddy Chris Singleton.
00:41:28It's set to get a touchdown.
00:41:30John Chobhie with my buddy Chris Singleton.
00:41:32It's set to get us started.
00:41:33Bottom five.
00:41:34Number 75.
00:41:49A wind and a pitch.
00:41:52Swing and a miss.
00:41:53Strike one.
00:41:54Well, you can't really adjust your game plan for that last pitch.
00:41:57Guy hasn't thrown it very much.
00:41:58You've got to focus on the stuff that he's throwing up there most of the time.
00:42:03And the righty deals.
00:42:07This one smacked out to left center.
00:42:10And gobbled up by Chobhie.
00:42:12And there's one down.
00:42:18Now the left fielder, Zach Weed.
00:42:20He's 0-1.
00:42:29In there and it's 0-1.
00:42:31Not sure if he was expecting for the pitcher to come right at him.
00:42:34But he got a nice cookie there and just watched it the entire way.
00:42:42Here comes a pitch.
00:42:46Hammered down the right side but fouled.
00:42:490-2 now.
00:42:53Tapped at the plate but it's a foul ball.
00:43:04And the right hander deals.
00:43:07The punch out there.
00:43:08Two down.
00:43:10So he gets the call.
00:43:11He gets the call.
00:43:13He gets the call.
00:43:14He gets the call.
00:43:15He gets the call.
00:43:17So he gets the call and picks up the strikeout looking.
00:43:20Sometimes with a good hitter at the plate he'll be the one to get the benefit of the doubt if he lays off on a close pitch like that.
00:43:26But just not right there.
00:43:27Strike zone definitely expands a little bit with two strikes.
00:43:32Here's the shortstop at the plate.
00:43:34Kiwi Reese.
00:43:39Swings through that one.
00:43:400-1.
00:43:42Well he's been incredibly efficient this one.
00:43:44First pitch strike percentage over 70%.
00:43:46That's well above league average and that's what's allowed him to pitch well up until this point.
00:43:52And he'll won.
00:43:56Good eye right there.
00:44:02Ball to strike.
00:44:05Fouled off left side.
00:44:08Now this offense has just been locked down.
00:44:10Almost five full innings of shutout baseball.
00:44:15So now 1-2 to Reese.
00:44:18Right through there.
00:44:19Got him.
00:44:20And the Dodgers are set down in order.
00:44:23Nothing doing for the Dodgers here.
00:44:25Still behind by a count of 1-0.
00:44:34Top six.
00:44:35And the batter will be the shortstop.
00:44:37Herman Long.
00:44:39The shortstop.
00:44:40Herman Long.
00:44:41A wide kick to pitch.
00:44:45Swing and a miss.
00:44:46Nice changeup.
00:44:47Filthy changeup right there.
00:44:49Just pulled the string.
00:45:00Next offering is fouled back.
00:45:09And down on strikes.
00:45:11Now one gone in the top of the sixth.
00:45:14With that kind of velocity and elevated fastball,
00:45:17even if it's still in the strike zone,
00:45:19can be tough for hitters to get on top of.
00:45:27Back to the top of the lineup.
00:45:29And next for Atlanta, Hugh Duffy.
00:45:34Down on strikes.
00:45:36That one's in there 0-1.
00:45:50The pitch.
00:45:53That one ran inside.
00:45:55Almost got him.
00:46:06Next offering is in for a strike.
00:46:08Back-to-back fastballs in.
00:46:10That last one called for a strike.
00:46:12Probably go away, but look for him to come back in there
00:46:14to try to finish you off.
00:46:24Next offering way off the plate.
00:46:30The big lefty turns, kicks, deals.
00:46:33Got him looking.
00:46:35And there's two down.
00:46:36Well, he froze him with a great fastball right on the corner.
00:46:39It's kind of like bowling,
00:46:40when you think the ball's going to get into the gutter
00:46:42and somehow it just hangs on to that edge
00:46:44and knocks down a pin.
00:46:45Well, he got the outside corner of the plate
00:46:47and got that called third strike.
00:46:50Here comes Freddie Freeman up to hit.
00:46:57Pitch misses inside.
00:46:59Ball one.
00:47:03Strike.
00:47:14Had a good eye there.
00:47:16Two balls, no strike.
00:47:20The wind to kick the 2-0.
00:47:24Out in front with the swing, and that is strike one.
00:47:27Good 2-0 change-up right there.
00:47:29I mean, as a hitter, you have it in the back of your mind,
00:47:31that you have to sit fastball.
00:47:33And based on the swing,
00:47:34you got to think that's what he saw out of the hand.
00:47:37Left-hand hitter waits.
00:47:41Swing and a pop-up.
00:47:43And that's a base hit.
00:47:45And that extends the inning.
00:47:50Well, that's one of those knocks
00:47:51where you almost expect to get some jabs from your teammates
00:47:54when you get back to the dugout.
00:47:56Flaring it out there and got it to drop for the base hit.
00:47:58I think he got it off the handle just a little bit,
00:48:01but the bat held up for him enough
00:48:03to get something behind that swing.
00:48:05So now to the plate for Atlanta, Hank Aaron.
00:48:08This guy with big-time power and an elite defender.
00:48:14And first offering is fouled off.
00:48:16One of the amazing things about Hank Aaron
00:48:18is the consistency he had over the course of his career.
00:48:29At the belt and fires.
00:48:31That one missed.
00:48:33In terms of that consistency,
00:48:35making an all-star game in 21 straight seasons
00:48:38is a pretty good indicator of what a steady player Hank was.
00:48:47Kicks and fires.
00:48:49Swing and a miss, and he waves at that one.
00:48:52There were no bad seasons for Hammer and Hank.
00:48:54There were hardly even any.
00:48:57Two outs.
00:48:59Fly ball to right.
00:49:01That's a base hit.
00:49:03So that's two straight two-out hits.
00:49:06They stopped the lead runner at second.
00:49:08Now two on with two outs.
00:49:10I was watching his rounds during batting practice today.
00:49:13So impressed with his ability to let the ball travel,
00:49:16go back up the middle and the other way.
00:49:18Sometimes when you step in the box,
00:49:20it's hard to see what's going on.
00:49:23Sometimes when you step in the box during the game,
00:49:25you get a little anxious and you get away from that.
00:49:27But so far, I've seen him stay consistent
00:49:29with his pregame preparation.
00:49:36Now at the plate, Eddie Matthews.
00:49:38First offering misses badly for ball one.
00:49:53Next pitch, way upstairs.
00:49:56Good spot for the hitter.
00:49:57Definitely has the advantage in this count with runners on.
00:50:00Look for him to be aggressive on this next pitch.
00:50:10Two on, two outs.
00:50:13That one out to right.
00:50:15That's a base hit.
00:50:17Two on, two outs.
00:50:20That one out to right.
00:50:24Squeezes it and that'll do it.
00:50:26Top of the order, two up in the home half of the sixth.
00:50:29It's the Braves' one and the Dodgers' nothing.
00:50:39Bottom of the sixth inning.
00:50:40Now it's the second baseman, Jackie Robinson.
00:50:43Well, these fans definitely want to get involved in the game.
00:50:47All it's going to take is to get the leadoff man
00:50:49or even a base runner on.
00:50:52First offering misses the mark.
00:50:54You know, you hear about a lot of guys
00:50:56who are two or three sports stars in college.
00:50:59Jackie Robinson, a four sports star.
00:51:01He was a division one standout in baseball, basketball,
00:51:04football, and track.
00:51:09And here it comes.
00:51:12And he lays down a bunt.
00:51:14Bare hands it.
00:51:16Tough play.
00:51:17Off balance throw.
00:51:18In time.
00:51:19Out on a bang bang play.
00:51:21The batter, number eight.
00:51:23Designated hitter, Reggie Smith.
00:51:27Reggie Smith steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
00:51:32And I think we can all be thankful that Jackie chose to pursue baseball.
00:51:36As great a football or basketball player as he might have been,
00:51:39it couldn't have matched his achievements on the diamond.
00:51:44And first offering is fouled off.
00:51:53The line of the pitch.
00:51:56That one drifts inside.
00:51:58Still fun to imagine what Jackie could have done as a pro football player.
00:52:02He led the nation in punt return yardage
00:52:04two years in a row in college at UCLA.
00:52:07We know he was explosive.
00:52:13Righty to the plate.
00:52:16And a foul ball.
00:52:17He stays alive.
00:52:30And a foul ball.
00:52:38The pitch.
00:52:42Swing and a pop-up.
00:52:44Long under it.
00:52:46He's got it.
00:52:47And there's two away.
00:52:52The center fielder, number four.
00:52:55Duke.
00:52:57Snyder.
00:52:58Duke Snyder steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
00:53:07And a foul ball.
00:53:17That hits the dirt.
00:53:19And that is ball one.
00:53:26And that's outside.
00:53:38The wind of the pitch.
00:53:42Swing and a ball popped up.
00:53:44Long settles under this one.
00:53:47And makes the grab.
00:53:49And that is the third out of the inning.
00:53:51Make it six shutout innings for him out there now.
00:53:54We're through six full.
00:53:56It's the Braves one and the Dodgers nothing.
00:54:02Back here in L.A.
00:54:04New inning getting started.
00:54:05Leading off, Chipper Jones.
00:54:07Both sides equally as strong.
00:54:10So not a good time to try to turn him around with a relief pitcher
00:54:15and put him on the other side of the plate.
00:54:19And a pitch.
00:54:23And first offering is fouled off.
00:54:31And he deals.
00:54:35And a swing and a miss there.
00:54:37Well, he's back out there to begin the seventh.
00:54:40That surprised you at all, Chris?
00:54:42Yeah, a little bit.
00:54:43It was a little rough sixth inning there.
00:54:45But his skippers got a lot of confidence in him.
00:54:47But trust me, they will keep a close eye on how he does in this one.
00:54:51A big first out here in the seventh via the punchout.
00:54:54Yeah, it just does so much to change the outlook of an important inning like this.
00:54:58You've got the leadoff hitter so critical in setting the table
00:55:02when you've got a tight game like this.
00:55:04So a strikeout really puts them on their heels.
00:55:08Torrey in now.
00:55:10Takes ball one off the plate.
00:55:14The 1-0.
00:55:18And that one just missed off the outside edge.
00:55:35Next offering upstairs.
00:55:38This is a really good feeling for a hitter.
00:55:40At this point in the ballgame, you know that they don't want to walk you.
00:55:43So you're going to get a pitch to hit.
00:55:45You just better not miss it.
00:55:47Kicks and deals.
00:55:50That's in for a strike.
00:56:00On the ground is short.
00:56:03Throws to first.
00:56:05And two away to start the seventh.
00:56:10The center fielder, number three, Dale Murphy.
00:56:16Two out, space is empty.
00:56:18And now here's a speed threat.
00:56:20Outfielder, Dale.
00:56:28That hits the dirt.
00:56:291-0.
00:56:33The pitch.
00:56:37There's a strike.
00:56:42And a pitch.
00:56:46Falling behind 2-1.
00:56:52The pitch.
00:56:56That one fouled off, 2-2.
00:57:03The pitch.
00:57:07And a swing and a miss.
00:57:09Down on strikes.
00:57:11That ends the frame.
00:57:13And the Braves go down quietly.
00:57:15But they still lead it 1-0.
00:57:18Bottom of the seventh.
00:57:20Now it's the right fielder, John Green.
00:57:22Leading off 4-0.
00:57:24The right fielder.
00:57:26Here comes a pitch.
00:57:28Green.
00:57:30And that one clips the corner.
00:57:32Double barreled action in the bullpen.
00:57:34And a strike.
00:57:36And a strike.
00:57:38And a strike.
00:57:40And a strike.
00:57:42And a strike.
00:57:44And a strike.
00:57:46Double barreled action in the bullpen.
00:57:48Craig Kimbrell getting ready to come in for manager Brian Snitker.
00:57:52Gladden warming up as well.
00:58:01Swing and a ball lifted left field.
00:58:05And gobbled up by Duffy.
00:58:07And a quick out, number 1.
00:58:10The catcher, number 39.
00:58:15Now a catcher up to hit.
00:58:17Roy Campanella.
00:58:19A lot of times you're looking for a guy to get that tying run on base.
00:58:23But because of the power, you want him to tie up the game with one swing here.
00:58:28First pitch and that's in for a strike.
00:58:31Some guys are just more confident.
00:58:33They can track that first pitch out of the hand of the pitcher.
00:58:35They don't care if they fall behind 0-1.
00:58:40The 0-1 is outside and it's a ball and a strike.
00:58:52Next offering is outside.
00:59:03Campanella started after it, tried to hold up.
00:59:06Now a look to first.
00:59:08No swing, Eric Sommersgill with the call.
00:59:11The 3-1.
00:59:14And there's ball 4.
00:59:17Well, he's starting to look a little gassed to me.
00:59:20We'll see if they go to the bullpen in this spot or not.
00:59:23And next for LA, Gil Hodges.
00:59:26If you're trying to keep the line moving, this is the guy you want at the plate.
00:59:30Such a good hitter, can also flash some power.
00:59:34In there for strike 1.
00:59:36With a single base runner, because of all the power,
00:59:39they are dangerous to tie this thing up or take the lead.
00:59:45The 0-1.
00:59:47Slice to right, base hit, into the outfield.
00:59:52And they'll have runners at the corners after a one-out single.
00:59:57Just a clutch at bat right there.
00:59:59Just a clutch at bat right there.
01:00:01Big time swing when this team really needed it.
01:00:04Anytime you rip a line drive the other way,
01:00:06you feel really good about what you did at the plate.
01:00:09You trusted your hands, you let the ball travel,
01:00:12and you took the barrel straight to it.
01:00:14That's great work right there.
01:00:15Tying runs now, just 90 feet away.
01:00:17Just got to be wary of that double play, though.
01:00:19That would strand him in any inning.
01:00:30And a 1-0.
01:00:32And downstairs.
01:00:34These fans, they are ready to cheer about something.
01:00:39Two on, one out.
01:00:41Now 3-0.
01:00:43These home fans, they are making a lot of noise,
01:00:46putting pressure on that pitcher out there.
01:01:00Next pitch in for a strike, 3-1.
01:01:03He can move the ball around, add and subtract,
01:01:06get some weak contact at times.
01:01:09So you don't worry as much about him in this situation.
01:01:13Very capable of getting a ground ball
01:01:15and getting out of this little jam.
01:01:24On the ground a first, could be two.
01:01:27On the ground a first, could be two.
01:01:29On the second, they get one.
01:01:31Double play.
01:01:33They can't seem to break through.
01:01:35Inning over.
01:01:36Eighth inning coming up.
01:01:38It's the Braves' one and the Dodgers' nothing.
01:01:48Burleigh Browns gets handed the rock out of the pen.
01:01:51It's his job to keep his team in the game.
01:01:58So precious, so precious, so precious.
01:02:03We go to the eighth.
01:02:04Now in for the Braves.
01:02:05Bobby Lowe.
01:02:10Bobby Lowe.
01:02:11The pitch.
01:02:140-1.
01:02:15Grimes.
01:02:16Pretty much every manager's dream coming out of the pen.
01:02:19High strikeout, low walk.
01:02:21That is a recipe for success.
01:02:28And that one fouled off.
01:02:42Swing and a miss.
01:02:44And he's down on strikes.
01:02:46And one out now.
01:02:48Pretty big strikeout right there to start this eighth inning.
01:02:50Down one.
01:02:51Any leadoff base runner really makes this inning a bit more interesting.
01:02:56But now this offense has to switch from possibly trying to manufacture a run
01:03:00to needing to run into something or just trying to string multiple hits together
01:03:04to get a run across the plate.
01:03:09And that one fouled off.
01:03:19Left-hand batter waits.
01:03:22Just missed.
01:03:23Just missed.
01:03:24Well, for a manager, when you can have that one special arm in the bullpen
01:03:28that you know is just reliable, tell you what,
01:03:31that makes his job a whole lot easier to manage a golf club.
01:03:421-2 now.
01:03:44Swing and a miss.
01:03:46And he is down on strikes for the third straight at bat.
01:03:50Chance to strike out the side now.
01:03:52You talk about the benefits, the advantages of relievers who can come in
01:03:57and get the swing and miss, whether it's inherited runners
01:03:59or maybe a little jam that they get into themselves.
01:04:02Knowing that they can miss the bat, tell you what,
01:04:05that's huge and can change the ballgame.
01:04:11And he pulls up on it, and that's a hit.
01:04:17Everything came together perfectly for him right there.
01:04:22Freddie Freeman.
01:04:27Now the number-two hitter, Freddie Freeman,
01:04:30for the fourth time tonight.
01:04:34And that's in there for strike one.
01:04:36And as a hitter, are you thinking swing from pitch one?
01:04:39I'm trying to get comfortable.
01:04:41I'm trying to recognize what's he got today?
01:04:43What's he going to throw?
01:04:44How's he going to come at me?
01:04:45Try to get as much intel as you possibly can
01:04:47to give yourself a chance to succeed.
01:04:49Right-handed reliever.
01:04:52That ball was right.
01:05:02Here's the pitch.
01:05:03Runner on the goal.
01:05:05Ball misses.
01:05:06Throw.
01:05:07Save.
01:05:08Chris, his wheels were the difference-maker on that play.
01:05:11Just got in there.
01:05:13Yeah, with StatCast's help, we see his top speed on this stolen base,
01:05:17and that's a big number.
01:05:19He really made his athleticism work for him on that one.
01:05:28Yeah, the 2-1 hammered but foul.
01:05:41Runner leads away at second.
01:05:43In the air, right side.
01:05:45Green drifts towards it.
01:05:48Puts the squeeze on it, and that ends the inning.
01:05:51Braves strand one.
01:05:52They lead it 1-0.
01:06:03Ready for the bottom of the eighth,
01:06:05and at the plate for the Dodgers, Zach Wee.
01:06:08This guy, a player that, if he gets on base,
01:06:11has the ability to really be aggressive getting around the base paths.
01:06:17On the ground, right side.
01:06:18Low.
01:06:19Handles the chance.
01:06:20Fires over to first.
01:06:22One gone to the bottom of the eighth.
01:06:26Now batting, shortstop, Kiwi Reese.
01:06:33Kiwi Reese will hit next.
01:06:36He's turned into one of the best shortstops in the game.
01:06:47Slice down the right side.
01:06:570-1 now.
01:07:00And that gets the top of the zone for a strike.
01:07:03Action in the pen down there.
01:07:05Tom Glavine getting ready to come in for manager Brian Snitker.
01:07:09Smoltz, a right-hander, loosening up as well.
01:07:13Righty delivers.
01:07:17Swing and a miss, and he chases that one in the dirt.
01:07:20Torrey over to first.
01:07:22Out.
01:07:23Two away now after the dropped third strike.
01:07:25The batter, the second baseman, Jackie Robinson.
01:07:31Jackie Robinson steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
01:07:43First offering in the dirt.
01:07:52Just missed.
01:08:01Right-hander kicks, deals.
01:08:05Foul ball there.
01:08:13Well, pretty clear to me.
01:08:15He was trying to go deep right there,
01:08:17but you've got to get a pitch that you can handle.
01:08:20The tying run at the plate.
01:08:25Comebacker to the mound.
01:08:27Long collects it, and he's safe at first.
01:08:30Did a nice job getting there.
01:08:31Good throw, but very difficult to get anybody on that one as far as
01:08:37you had to go and throw.
01:08:39You know?
01:08:40Yeah, no question.
01:08:52Two outs.
01:08:53Runner on first.
01:08:55Next to hit, Reggie Smith.
01:09:00Next offering in the dirt.
01:09:02Reggie Smith.
01:09:06Next offering is down low, and that's ball one.
01:09:09Big situation right here.
01:09:11You've got some speed over there at first base.
01:09:13He represents the tying run.
01:09:15Question is, do you send him and get him in the scoring position,
01:09:17or do you let that batter swing and maybe put you ahead?
01:09:23Next offering is in for a strike.
01:09:26Robinson off of first with two away.
01:09:32Next one misses, and that's ball two.
01:09:44Throw over to first, and he just got his hand in there.
01:09:58Hard liner.
01:10:00And a base hit right there.
01:10:02So, that's two straight two-out hits.
01:10:05Throw stops the lead runner at second.
01:10:07Two on and two out.
01:10:09Well, that at bat had a lot of pressure riding on it,
01:10:12so really great job coming through right there.
01:10:14It's got to feel good.
01:10:15He put a great swing on that ball, took the barrel right to it.
01:10:18Nice extension as well.
01:10:20105 exit velocity.
01:10:22That tells you everything you need to know about that swing.
01:10:25And now a crucial opportunity to tie up this game with another base hit.
01:10:29Duke Snyder stands in with two away as he takes a ball.
01:10:34Lots of anxious fans in the ballpark right now.
01:10:37You can feel it.
01:10:39Big spot.
01:10:40Two out.
01:10:41Both the tying and go-ahead runs are aboard.
01:10:46Swing and a miss.
01:10:48Strike one.
01:10:53And a pitch.
01:10:55Swing and a high fly ball.
01:10:57That one out towards left center field.
01:10:59Way back there.
01:11:01And that ball is out of here.
01:11:05He made them pay for that one, and they take the lead.
01:11:08It's 3-1.
01:11:10♪
01:11:35That's the exact definition of hitting the ball where it's pitched,
01:11:38taking that outside fastball and driving it the opposite way out of the ballpark.
01:11:43You want to follow that type of approach.
01:11:45Here comes the manager out of the Braves' dugout,
01:11:47and he will make a move to the pen.
01:11:49Greg Maddox out of the game.
01:12:02Here comes a new arm for the Braves, Tom Glavine.
01:12:05He's being eased into the game here where the base is empty.
01:12:21Sean Green steps to the plate for the Dodgers.
01:12:24The right fielder, number 15, Sean Green.
01:12:27First offering, and it just misses.
01:12:36♪
01:12:43And another ball.
01:12:45To account to a guy with this much pop at the dish,
01:12:48you better expect him to be turning on something.
01:12:50It's going to either get hit hard to the pull side,
01:12:53or the fans better look out in the stands.
01:12:55Next pitch is inside, and now 3-0.
01:12:58So definitely a little wild right out of the gate.
01:13:01Well, it can be a little tough coming from the bullpen mound to this mound,
01:13:04but you've got to find a way to get ahead in the count quickly.
01:13:06He has it. We'll see how this at bat turns out.
01:13:09In for a strike, now 3-1.
01:13:15And a pitch.
01:13:18And it's filled up.
01:13:35Got him. That's the third out.
01:13:40Big three-run shot for the Dodgers.
01:13:43Last chance coming up here for the Braves.
01:13:46♪
01:13:53On the mound now, Eric Gagne.
01:13:56And he'll do his best to hang on to this lead.
01:14:00♪
01:14:06Back here at Chavez Ravine, we go to the ninth,
01:14:09and now the right fielder, Hank Aaron.
01:14:18The pitch.
01:14:20Just missed.
01:14:22If you're on the mound right now, you know you have to retire this hit.
01:14:26If he gets on base, it could open up the floodgates for this offense to score some runs.
01:14:32The 1-0.
01:14:34And that's outside.
01:14:36No, that pitch not even close. A 2-0 count now.
01:14:39He can't be over-aggressive.
01:14:41He's got to make sure that pitch is right on a tee for him.
01:14:48Popped up.
01:14:50Robinson should have this one.
01:14:53Robinson should have this one.
01:14:55And there's one down.
01:15:01Now that designated hitter, Eddie Matthews.
01:15:09And now the D.H., Eddie Matthews.
01:15:13That one's in there, 0-1.
01:15:15It's been tough for the offense so far, but you can't get frustrated.
01:15:18You've got to find a way to shake it off, go up there, and relax.
01:15:21That's the only way you're going to be able to put runs up on the board.
01:15:280-2 as he waves at that one.
01:15:31Well, you know this guy wants a pitch up, something that he can't do.
01:15:34He's got to be able to do it.
01:15:36He's got to be able to do it.
01:15:38He's got to be able to do it.
01:15:40Well, you know this guy wants a pitch up, something that he can hit hard and drive over the wall.
01:15:44But you've got to set your sights down a little bit.
01:15:47You can't lose your discipline and go after a pitch that you just can't do anything with.
01:15:52Back to right.
01:15:54Green, moving under it.
01:15:58Puts the squeeze on that one.
01:16:00Two down.
01:16:01Maybe caught that one off the end just a little bit.
01:16:03Couldn't quite barrel it up enough to really drive it.
01:16:06Chipper Jones.
01:16:10Next up for the Braves.
01:16:20First pitch, just misses.
01:16:28At the belt and fires.
01:16:31Drilled out towards left center field.
01:16:33That's well struck.
01:16:34Back.
01:16:36He'll squeeze it for the final out.
01:16:37And the Dodgers claim the win here behind some great pitching and defense.
01:16:42Well, these guys win a wild card game at home.
01:16:44But you know what?
01:16:45When you get into a wild card game, you don't care if it's on the road, at home.
01:16:49You're so laser focused and you have one thing on your mind.
01:16:52That's the W.
01:16:53They got it today.
01:16:54Congratulations, boys.
01:16:55You're moving on.
01:17:05Not a ton of offense to chat about as we look at the final numbers,
01:17:08but this was a good one.
01:17:10Yeah, it was a low-scoring game, but sometimes those can be the best,
01:17:13especially this time of year.
01:17:17For Chris Singleton and our entire crew, I'm John Chambi.
01:17:20Thanks for watching the National League Wild Card Game on MLB The Show.
01:17:26Here now is our final line score tonight.
01:17:29First for the victorious Dodgers.
01:17:31Three runs, five hits, no errors.
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