Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball: 2020 NLCS Game 7 Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

2020 NLCS Game 7: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball’. Tonight, it is Game 7 of 2020 National League Championship Series, as Atlanta Braves take on Los Angeles Dodgers.
Braves had a 3-1 series lead, but lost Games 5 & 6. However, Max Fried gave Atlanta 6.2 innings pitched, which helped the Bullpen for this win-or-go-home Game 7.
 
For the Dodgers, they tied this series, thanks to the slugging of Corey Seager and the defensive gems of Mookie Betts. Their concern is that they are currently not sure who will start in this Game 7.
 
But the Braves will throw right-hander Ian Anderson to start Tonight’s Game.
 
It is Atlanta Braves taking on Los Angeles Dodgers, coming up shortly.
 
Starting Lineups:
Atlanta Braves:

1. Ronald Acuna, Jr, RF
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Marcell Ozuna, DH
4. Travis d’Arnaud, C
5. Ozzie Albies, 2B
6. Dansby Swanson, SS
7. Austin Riley, 3B
8. Nick Markakis, LF
9. Cristian Pache, CF

 
Los Angeles Dodgers:

1. Mookie Betts, RF
2. Corey Seager, SS
3. Justin Turner, 3B
4. Max Muncy, 1B
5. Will Smith,
6. Cody Bellinger, CF
7. AJ Pollock, LF
8. Joc Pederson, DH
9. Chris Taylor, 2B

Braves are in their alternate navy jerseys, caps and white pants. Dodgers are in their home white uniforms and blue caps. 

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Acuna, Jr.
2. Freeman
3. Ozuna
Dustin May (RHP) now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
​​First Pitch at 7:16 pm CDT.
Acuna draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: With Freeman at-bat, Acuna steals 2nd Base. Runner on 2nd.
​Tony Gonsolin (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Freeman draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: ATL 5, LAD 4
RBI-SINGLE: Ozuna hits an RBI-Single to left field. Acuna scores. Freeman advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. ATL 1, LAD 0
DOUBLE PLAY: d'Arnaud grounds into 6-4-3 double play. Ozuna is out at 2nd. Freeman advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs.
Albies strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Braves get a run, but strand a base runner.

Middle of 1st Inning:
ATL 1, LAD 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts
2. Seager
3. Turner
Ian Anderson (RHP) now starting as Braves Pitcher.
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Betts singles to left field. Runner on 1st.
Seager grounds out to Freeman. Freeman to Anderson. Betts advances to 2nd. Runner on 2nd. 1 out.
Turner flies out to Acuna. 2 outs.
Muncy strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

End of 1st Inning:
ATL 1, LAD 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
6. Albies
7. Riley
8. Markakis
PITCHING CHANGE: Tony Gonsolin (RHP) replaces Dustin May, as Dodgers Pitcher.
​HOME RUN: Dansby Swanson hits a solo home run off DustinGonsolin. ATL 2, LAD 0
​Riley flies out to Pollock. 1 out.
Markakis gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Pache draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Acuna flie sout to Pollock. 3 outs.
Braves get a run, off the homer by Dansby Swanson.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
ATL 2, LAD 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. WD Smith
6. Bellinger
7. Pollock
Anderson currently at 21 pitches.
​WD Smith flies out to Acuna. 1 out.
Bellinger lines out to Acuna. 2 outs.
Pollock with a 2-out single. Runner on 1st.
Pederson singles to left center field. Pollock advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
With Taylor at-bat, Pederson advances to 2nd, on passed ball by d'Arnaud. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
BRAVES MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: ATL 4, LAD 4
Taylor strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners.

End of 2nd Inning:
ATL 2, LAD 0

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
2. Freeman, 0-0
3. Ozuna, 1-1, RBI
4. d'Arnaud, 0-1
Gonsolin currently at 22 pitches.
Freeman flies out to Bellinger. 1 out.
Ozuna flies out to Pollock, 2 outs.
d'Arnaud flies out to Betts. 3 outs.
Braves go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
ATL 2, LAD 0

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts, 1-1
2. Seager, 0-1
3. Turner, 0-1
Anderson currently at 47 pitches.
​Betts flies out to Acuna. 1 out.
Seager grounds out to Albies. 2 outs.
Turner with a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Muncy doubles to right field corner. Turner advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
2-RUN-SINGLE: WD Smith hits a 2-run single to right center field. Turner and Muncy score. ATL 2, LAD 2
BRAVES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: ATL 3, LAD 3
Tyler Matzek (LHP) warming up in Braves Bullpen.
Bellinger draws a base on balls. WD Smith advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st  & 2nd.
Pollock flies out to Pache. 3 outs.
Dodgers get 2 runs, in their half of 3rd Inning.

End of 3rd Inning:
ATL 2, LAD 2

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Albies, 0-1
6. Swanson, 1-1, HR, RBI
7. Riley, 0-1
​Gonsolin currently at 27 pitches.
Albies with a lead-off walk. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: With Swanson at-bat, Albies steals 2nd Base. Runner on 2nd.
Swanson draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
RBI-SINGLE: Riley hits an RBI-Single to center field. Albies scores. Swanson advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. ATL 3, LAD 2
PITCHING CHANGE: Blake Treinen (RHP) replaces Tony Gonsolin, as Dodgers Pitcher.
​With Markakis at-bat, Swanson and Riley move 90 feet, from a wild pitch by Treinen. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
DOUBLE PLAY: Markakis reaches on a 5-2-5-6 double play. Swanson and Riley are out. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
Pache grounds out to Seager. 3 outs.
Braves get a run, but strand a base runner.

Middle of 4th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 2

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Pederson, 1-1
9. Taylor, 0-1
1. Betts, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Tyler Matzek (LHP) replaces Ian Anderson, as Braves Pitcher.
Pederson flies out to Markakis. 1 out.
Brasdor Graterol (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Taylor singles to right center field. Runner on 1st.
Betts draws a base on balls. Taylor advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Seager lines out to Acuna. 2 outs.
With Turner at-bat, Taylor and Betts move 90 feet, on a wild pitch by Matzek. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Turner draws a 2-out bases loaded walk. 
Shane Greene (RHP) warming up in Braves Bullpen.
Muncy strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand the bases loaded.

End of 4th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 2

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Acuna,, 0-1
2. Freeman, 0-1
3. Ozuna, 1-2
​Treinen currently at 10 pitches.
Acuna flies out to Betts. 1 out.
Freeman flies out to a leaping Betts. 2 outs.
Ozuna lines out to Muncy. 3 outs.
Braves go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 2

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
5. WD Smith, 1-2
6.. Bellinger, 0-1
7. Pollock, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Shane Greene (RHP) replaces Tyler Matzek, as Braves Pitcher.
​AJ Minter (LHP) warming up in Braves Bullpen.
WD Smith strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Bellinger draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
DOUBLE PLAY: Pollock grounds into 4-6-3 double play. 3 outs.
Dodgers side is retired.

End of 5th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 2

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
4. d'Arnaud, 0-2
5. Albies, 0-1
6. Swanson, 1-1, HR, RBI
PITCHING CHANGE: Brusdar Graterol (RHP) replaces Blake Treinen, as Dodgers Pitcher.
​d'Aranaud grounds out to Graterol. 1 out.
Albies draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Julio Urias (LHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Swanson strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Riley gets called out on strikes. 3 outs.
Braves strand a base runner.

Middle of 6th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 2

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Pederson, 1-2
9. Taylor, 1-2
1. Betts, 1-2
PITCHING CHANGE: A.J. Minter (LHP) replaces Shane Greene, as Braves Pitcher.
​PINCH-HITTING: Enrique Hernandez pinch-hitting for Joc Pederson.
HOME RUN: Enrique Hernandez hits a solo home run off A.J. Minter. ATL 3, LAD 3
​Taylor doubles to left fieild. Runner on 2nd.
Betts flies out to Pache. Taylor advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 1 out.
Chris Martin (RHP) warming up in Braves Bullpen.
Seager reaches on 4-2 fielder's choice. Taylor is out at Home. Runner on 1st. 2 outs.
PITCHING CHANGE: Chris Martin (RHP) replaces A.J. Minter, as Braves Pitcher.
Turner flies out to Acuna. 3 outs.
Dodgers scored a run, off the homer by Enrique Hernandez.

End of 6th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 3

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Markakis, 0-2
9. Pache, 0-1
1. Acuna, 0-2
PITCHING CHANGE: Julio Urias (LHP) replaces Brusdar Graterol, as Dodgers Pitcher.
PINCH-HITTER: Johan Camargo pinch-hitting for Nick Markakis. 
Camargo lines out to Pollock. 1 out.
Pache fouls out to Muncy. 2 outs.
Acuna pops out to Muncy. 3 outs.
Braves go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 3

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Muncy, 1-3
5. WD Smith, 1-3
6. Bellinger, 0-1
​Martin currently at 6 pitches.
Will M. Smith (LHP) warming up in Braves Bullpen.
Muncy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
WD Smith gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Bellinger hits a solo home run off Chris Martin. ATL 3, LAD 4
​Pollock strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Dodgers get a run, off the home run by Cody Bellinger.

End of 7th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 4

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Freeman, 0-2
3. Ozuna, 1-3, RBI
4. d'Arnaud, 0-3
​Urias currently at 10 pitches.
Mark Melancon (RHP) warming up in Braves Bullpen.
Freeman flies out to Bellinger. 1 out.
Ozuna lines out to Muncy. 2 outs.
d'Arnaud grounds out to Muncy, unassisted. 3 outs.
Braves go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 4

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Hernandez, 1-1, HR, RBI
9. Taylor, 2-3
1. Betts, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Mark Melcancon (RHP) replaces Chris Martin, as Braves Pitcher.
Hernandez flies out to Pache. 1 out.
Taylor flies out to Pache. 2 outs.
Kenley Jansen (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Betts hits a 2-out double to right center field. Runner on 2nd.
BRAVES MOUND VISIT #3: MVR: ATL 2, LAD 3
Seager grounds out to Swanson. 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a base runner.

End of 8th Inning:
ATL 3, LAD 4

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Albies, 0-1
6. Swanson, 1-2, HR, RBI
7. Riley, 1-3, RBI
Urias currently at 29 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SWITCHES: Enrique Hernandez moves from designated hitter to second base. Chris Taylor moves from second base to left field.
Dodgers lose the designated hitter and will have the pitcher spot bat 7th in their lineup. 
Kenley Jansen (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
Albies grounds out to Seager. 1 out.
Swanson grounds out to Seager. 2 outs.
Riley pops out to Bellinger to end Game 7 and National League Champion Series. 
Braves go down 1-2-3, to end the Game.

Final:
ATL 3, LAD 4
LAD wins NLCS 4-3.
Dodgers are 2020 National League Champions. 
W: Urias (4-0)
L: Martin (0-1)
PoG: Bellinger (LAD) 1-2, HR, RBI
ToG: 3:37

Final Thoughts:
The Dodgers have come back from being down 3-1 in 2020 NLCS, to win the series in 7 games. Clutch homers by Enrique Hernandez and Cody Bellinger. And stellar pitching by Treinen, Graterol, and Urias. It also helped that Mookie Betts had a spectacular catch for the third game in a row. 

For the Braves, they just had momentum not on their side from Bottom of 3rd Inning in Game 5 on to the end of the NLCS. 

Dodgers will face Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of World Series, on Tuesday Night.

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