Baseball fans can’t believe Braves magic to go up 2-0 on Dodgers
By Scott Rogust
![ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 17: Eddie Rosario #8 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by teammates after he hit a single to score the winning run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 17: Eddie Rosario #8 of the Atlanta Braves is congratulated by teammates after he hit a single to score the winning run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of Game Two of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on October 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/651be6cd1a7c47470c77f915eaeaa8f4360b80a900e217569459de7ff5817bc1.jpg)
The Atlanta Braves take a 2-0 NLCS lead after walking off against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the second-straight night.
Just when you thought nothing could top Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, Game 2 happened on Sunday. And just like on Saturday, it was the Braves that were walking off at the expense of the defending World Series champions.
With the game tied 4-4 in the bottom of the ninth, outfielder Eddie Rosario stepped up to the plate with Dansby Swanson on second base with two outs on the board. All he had to do was notch a hit off Dodgers reliever Kenley Jansen. Rosario did just that, as he hit a single to center field, allowing Swanson to score at home to clinch the 5-4 victory.
Baseball fans shared their feelings about the Braves, who finished the season with an 88-73 record, holding a 2-0 series lead over the Dodgers.
Bottom of the 9th, two outs, tie ballgame…
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 18, 2021
Take it away @EddieRosario09!#BattleATL pic.twitter.com/bK8mK1YNBj
The Braves acquired Eddie Rosario on the trade deadline for Pablo Sandoval, who was released one hour later
— Scott Coleman (@scottcoleman55) October 18, 2021
Wow Big hits by Eddie Rosario these playoffs. Wonder what the Braves gave up to get him
— Phill (@MeekPhill_) October 18, 2021
EDDIE ROSARIO!!! BACK-TO-BACK WALK-OFFS!!! #BRAVES #FORTHEA #BATTLEATL
— John Buhler (@buhler118) October 18, 2021
Atlanta Braves lead 2-0 #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/Zn3ruXgFFX
— Alex 👋 (@Dubs408) October 18, 2021
BRAVES WIN! 2-0 SERIES LEAD! THERE WILL BE MORE BASEBALL IN ATLANTA
— WatchingBraves (@WatchingBraves) October 18, 2021
6 WINS TO A CHAMPIONSHIP
Dodgers down 0-2 and Dave Roberts only randomly used his top two starters in game two.
— Razzball (@Razzball) October 18, 2021
I hope history repeats itself in this series… last year dodgers were down 0-2 first two games and then destroyed the Braves in the end!
— Amber📿 (@ambeergee_) October 18, 2021
Man… Dodgers 0-2 this is tough
— LAvsEverybody (@LAvsEverybody) October 18, 2021
Braves walk off for second straight night, thanks to Eddie Rosario
Rosario’s single in the ninth was not the only highlight he made in Game 2. In the eighth inning, Rosario ran from second base to home on a single by Ozzie Albies and narrowly got his hand on the plate ahead of the tag by catcher Will Smith to cut Atlanta’s deficit to 4-3.
The @Braves are within a run. 👀 pic.twitter.com/54OEaxtKKJ
— MLB (@MLB) October 18, 2021
Austin Riley, who played the hero with his walk-off single in Game 1, helped tie the game that same inning with a double to center field, allowing Albies to touch home plate.
The Dodgers may be in a 0-2 hole to start the NLCS, but they have been in this position before. Let’s not forget that they were down 0-2 to the Braves in the NLCS last year, yet won the pennant in seven games. You can never count them out, and Atlanta knows that firsthand.
The Braves will now look to bring that magic to Hollywood, as they take on the Dodgers on their home field for Game 3 on Tuesday.
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