The Arizona Diamondbacks have forced a decisive Game 7 in the National League Championship Series after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 on Friday night.
The Diamondbacks got off to a hot start, scoring three runs in the first inning. They added two more in the fourth inning, and then held off the Phillies for the rest of the game.
Arizona pitcher Zack Greinke was outstanding, going seven innings and allowing just one run on four hits while striking out eight batters. He was backed up by some great defense from his teammates, who made several key plays throughout the game.
The Phillies had their chances, but they were unable to capitalize on them. They had runners in scoring position in the second, third, and fifth innings, but failed to bring them home.
The Diamondbacks will now face the Phillies in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday night. It will be a battle between two teams that have been evenly matched throughout the series.
The winner of this game will advance to the World Series, where they will face either the Boston Red Sox or Houston Astros. It should be an exciting game with plenty of drama and excitement.
No matter who wins, it’s sure to be an exciting finish to an already thrilling NLCS. The Diamondbacks and Phillies have put on a show for baseball fans everywhere, and it all comes down to one final game.
