damn Jansen is pitching... K's Bryant for out 2. I agree with announcers we got a gift on that first K.
Now we've flipped home field, but it doesn't get any easier. I know they're going Hill Game 3, but I heard a caller on 710 say why not start Urias Game 3? Less pressure and he gets the home crowd. If we lose Game 3 with Hill, then you're looking at either Maeda on short rest (hell no), Wood (hell no), or Urias. Urias is the obvious choice, but you're putting a 20 year old in almost the most pressure packed situation you could. Why not give him the shot to give us a lead and then give Hill the ball under pressure? I think it's a fair point. If the Dodgers find a way to pull out Game 3 at home... Things change quickly.
One of the biggest things it does is it allows them to rest Kershaw until Game 6. If they lose the next two games, Kershaw is going in game 5 and at some point he's going to wear down. You have to win game 3 or 4 to allow for Kershaw not to be rushed in to save the season in an elimination game. That said I grew up a Cubs fan (Dad forced it on me since he grew up in Kokomo Indiana) so I hope Kershaw goes in game 4. If the Dodgers were playing anyone else though, I'd be pulling for them.
alright finally home from teaching. See we got that 4-0 lead and lets see if Blanton can make up for his historic mistake in game 1.
Andre flies out for out 1. Chase K's for out 2. Seager with the line drive up the middle for the basehit
Dayton gets the first two batters and then gives up the 2 out double. Jansen in for the 4 out save. Going up against Bryant
Puig base hit. Goes for the steal as Joc hits a liner into the LF corner and Puig scores on the RBI double. Then Joc steals 3rd
Grandal hits grounder to Baez who is play SS now and he bobbles scoring Joc. Grandal gets thrown out for out 2.
WIN!!!!!!!!!!! Wow. I can't believe we're 2 wins away from the World Series. I just can't. Anybody got $700 to spare for a ticket???