The Braves took game two NLCS. Clayton Kershaw was supposed to start for the Dodgers, but his old nemesis, back spasms, forced Roberts to scratch him. His replacement, Tony Gonsolin, didn’t do badly, and Dodgers made it close with a ninth inning comeback that fell just short. But the Braves still prevailed, 8-7.
And of course our Tampa Bay Rays are up 3-0 against the Astros. Our guys are making magic happen, with a different player rising the the occasion every night. Watching — hearing — Kevin Kiermaier get a fastball to the wrist was a scary moment but apparently nothing is broken.