The Arizona Diamondbacks have done the unthinkable and swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Wild Card Series. After falling behind 2-0 in the first game, the Diamondbacks rallied to win the next three games and advance to the NLDS.
The Diamondbacks were led by their ace, Zack Greinke, who pitched a complete game in the first game of the series. Greinke allowed just two runs in seven innings of work, while striking out nine batters. The Diamondbacks offense then came alive in the second game, scoring five runs in the first inning to take a 5-2 lead. They never looked back, winning the game 5-2 and tying the series at 1-1.
In the third game, the Diamondbacks got another strong performance from their starter, Robbie Ray. Ray allowed just one run in six innings of work and the Diamondbacks offense continued to roll, scoring four runs in the fourth inning to take a 5-1 lead. The Diamondbacks never looked back, winning the game 5-2 and taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
The fourth game was a nail biter, as the Brewers took a 3-2 lead into the ninth inning. However, the Diamondbacks rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to win the game 5-3 and sweep the series.
The Diamondbacks have now advanced to the NLDS for the first time since 2011. They will face either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Atlanta Braves in a best-of-five series. The Diamondbacks have been one of the most surprising teams in baseball this season and will look to continue their success in the playoffs.
The Diamondbacks have overcome a lot of adversity this season and have proven that they are a team to be reckoned with. They have shown that they can come back from any deficit and that they are capable of making a deep run in the playoffs. The Diamondbacks will look to continue their success and make a deep run in the playoffs.
