Dodgers Up 3-2 Through Five Games
It has been exactly one week since I last posted on this blog, and a lot has happened since then. I predicted that Clayton Kershaw would have a great outing in Game 1, and I was correct. The Dodgers took the first game by the score of 8-3, and Kershaw threw six innings of one run ball, with eight strikeouts to go along with it. It seems like Dave Roberts’ plan was just as I thought it would be, as he did not push Clayton too deep into the game.
The Rays won Game 2 by the score of 6-4, behind the power surge of infielder Brandon Lowe. He went 2-5, with 3 RBIs. Both of those hits were home runs, which was great to see as Lowe has struggled mightily all Postseason. Game 3 was won by Los Angeles, with the final score of 6-2. Young and promising starter Walker Buehler continued his Postseason dominance, as he threw six innings, while allowing just one run, and compiling ten strikeouts. He has been the ace for Los Angeles all Postseason, as he has an incredible 1.80 ERA in 25 innings.
Tampa Bay would tie up the Series at two games a piece in Game 4, after a thrilling walk-off victory. Randy Arozarena continued his historic Posteason run, as he went 3-4, with an RBI. Veteran Brett Phillips played hero, as he came off the bench to hit the walk-off base knock. The Dodgers won Game 5 with the final score of 4-2, as Max Muncy had a great game. He had a pivotal home run, and finished the day 2-3 at the box. Clayton Kershaw was dominant again, as he went 5.2 innings, while allowing two runs, with six strikeouts.
Game 6 is tonight at 8:08 ET, and the matchup on the hill is Tampa Bay’s Blake Snell against Los Angeles starter Tony Gonsolin. I predict that Tampa Bay will win tonight, as Snell has potential to go deep in this game, and dominate against the power lefty’s in the Dodgers lineup. On the other hand, Gonsolin struggled in his last start in Game 2. He has been a poor pitcher all Postseason, which gives me no trust in him, especially in a huge game like tonight. Thus far, my World Series MVP prediction of Cody Bellinger has proven to be a long shot. Although he had a home run in Game 1, he is hitting just .158 in the Series. Either Joc Pederson or Clayton Kershaw are the front-runners to win the prestigious award, as Joc is hitting .400, with an incredible 1.155 OPS in the five games.