The Arizona Diamondbacks have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the National League Division Series after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Tuesday night. The Diamondbacks have been on a roll lately, and this victory was no different.
The Diamondbacks got off to a great start in the first inning, with David Peralta hitting a two-run home run to give them an early lead. They were able to add another run in the fourth inning, and then held off the Dodgers for the remainder of the game.
The Diamondbacks’ pitching was stellar, with Zack Greinke and Robbie Ray combining for 11 strikeouts over seven innings. Greinke was especially impressive, allowing just one run on three hits in five innings of work.
The Dodgers were unable to get much going against the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff, as they managed just two runs on seven hits. They were also unable to take advantage of their opportunities, leaving nine runners on base throughout the game.
The Diamondbacks now have a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, and will look to close out the series when they travel to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday. If they can continue their strong pitching and timely hitting, they should be able to clinch the series and move on to the National League Championship Series.
It has been an exciting series so far, and with the Diamondbacks taking a 2-0 lead, it looks like it will be even more exciting as the series progresses. The Dodgers will need to find a way to get their offense going if they want to have any chance of coming back in this series.
