Live-Blogging: 2022 National League Division Series-Game 2-San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

​Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball’. Tonight, it is Game 2 of the National League Division Series, between San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers.
 
Dodgers started off the game by scoring 5 runs in 3 innings. They ran Mike Clevinger out of Game 1, only going 2.2 innings pitched. Padres scored 3 runs in the Top of 5th Inning. However, the Dodger Bullpen took over the game.
 
For the Padres, they need to a strong start by Yu Darvish. That is if they want to send the NLDS back to San Diego tied up at 1-1.
 
As for the Dodgers, they need to keep their dominance against Padres going by continuing to take early leads.
 
Tonight’s Starting Pitchers are right-hander Yu Darvish for the Padres. And left-hander Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers.
 
Darvish comes in with a pitches/plate appearance of 3.85. His strikeout/walk ratio is 5.32. And his groundout/airout ratio is 0.75.
 
As for Kershaw, he comes in with a P/PA of 3.74. His K/BB ratio is 5.96. And his GO/AO is 1.12.
 
It is San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, coming up shortly.
 
Starting Lineups:
San Diego Padres:
1.            Ha-Seong Kim (RHB), SS
2.            Juan Soto (LHB), RF
3.            Manny Machado (RHB), 3B
4.            Brandon Druty, DH
5.            Jake Cronenworth (LHB), 2B
6.            Wil Meyers (RHB), 1B
7.            Jurickson Profar (SHB), LF
8.            Trent Grisham (LHB), CF
9.            Austin Nola (RHB), C
 
Los Angeles Dodgers:
1.            Mookie Betts (RHB), RF
2.            Trea Turner (RHB), SS
3.            Freddie Freeman (LHB), 1B
4.            Will D. Smith (RHB), C
5.            Max Muncy (LHB), 3B
6.            Justin Turner (RHB), DH
7.            Trayce Thompson (RHB), LF
8.            Gavin Lux (LHB), 2B
9.            Cody Bellinger (LHB), CF

2022 NLDS Game 2: San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

Padres are in their traveling brown uniforms. While Dodgers are in their home white uniforms, blue caps with a 'LA' on the hat.

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Kim
2. Soto
3. Machado
Clayton Kershaw (LHP) now starting as Dodgers Pitcher.
Phillies & Braves Are Scoreless 
First Pitch around 7:38 pm CDT.
Kim grounds out to T. Turner (3 pitches). 1 out.
Soto flies out to Bellinger (3 pitches). 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Manny Machado hits a solo home run off Clayton Kershaw (4 pitches). SD 1, LAD 0
Drury gets called out on strikes (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres get a run, off the homer by Manny Machado.  

​Middle of 1st Inning:
SD 0, LAD 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts
2. T. Turner
3. Freeman
Yu Darvish (RHP) now starting as San Diego's Pitcher.
Betts gets called out on strikes (6 pitches). 1 out.
T. Turner lines out to Machado (7 pitches). 2 outs.
HOME RUN: Freddie Freeman hits a solo home run off Yu Darvish (5 pitches). SD 1, LAD 1
W.D. Smith pops out to Kim (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Dodgers get a run, off the homer by Freddie Freeman. 

End of 1st Inning:
SD 1, LAD 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Cronenworth
6. Myers
7. Profar
Kershaw currently at 16 pitches.
​Cronenworth flies out to Thompson (1 pitch). 1 out.
Myers singles to right field (3 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Profar singles to center field (4 pitches). Myers advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
With Grisham at-bat, Myers & Profar move 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
Grisham strikes out swinging (6 pitches). 2 outs.
Au. Nola strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres strand a pair of base runners, in scoring position.

Middle of 2nd Inning:
SD 1, LAD 1

Bottom of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
5. Muncy
6. J. Turner
7. Lux
Darvish currently at 19 pitches.
Bruins Leading Capitals 3-2, 10:00 Left in Regulation 
​HOME RUN: Max Muncy hits a solo home run off Yu Darvish (7 pitches). SD 1, LAD 2
​Turner singles to right field (3 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Lux strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 1 out.
Thompson strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Bellinger strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers get a run, off the solo home run by Max Muncy.

End of 2nd Inning:
SD 1, LAD 2

Top of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Kim, 0-1
2. Soto, 0-1
3. Machado, 1-1, HR, RBI
Kershaw currently at 34 pitches.
Kim hits an infield single to third base (9 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Soto singles to right field (1 pitch). Kim advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
RBI-DOUBLE: Machado hits a RBI-Single to left field (4 pitches). Kim scores. Soto advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. SD 2, LAD 2
Drury strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 1 out.
Cronenworth hits a RBI-Groundout to Freeman, unassisted (7 pitches). Soto scores. Machado advances to 3rd. Runner on 3rd. 2 outs. SD 3, LAD 2
Myers flies out to Betts (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Padres scored a pair of runs, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning:
SD 3, LAD 2

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts, 0-1
2. T. Turner, 0-1
3. Freeman, 1-1, HR, RBI
Darvish currently at 41 pitches.
​Betts flies out to Cronenworth (2 pitches). 1 out.
HOME RUN: Trea Turner hits a solo home run off Yu Darvish (1 pitch). SD 3, LAD 3
​Freeman gets called out on strikes (10 pitches). 2 outs.
W.D. Smith fouls out to Au. Nola (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers scored a run, off the solo homer by Trea Turner.

End of 3rd Inning:
SD 3, LAD 3

Top of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Profar, 1-1
8. Grisham, 0-1
9. Au. Nola, 0-1
Kershaw currently at 60 pitches.
Profar strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 1 out.
Grisham strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Au. Nola grounds out to Muncy (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

Middle of 4th Inning:
SD 3, LAD 3

Bottom of 4th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Muncy, 1-1, HR, RBI
6. J. Turner, 1-1
7. Lux, 0-1
Darvish currently at 59 pitches.
​Muncy flies out to Grisham (2 pitches). 1 out.
J. Turner draws a 4-pitch walk. Runner on 1st.
Braves Leading Phillies 3-0, in Game 2 of The Other NLDS 
Lux singles to right field (3 pitches). J. Turner advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PADRES MOUND VISIT #1: Mound Visits Remaining (MVR)-SD 4, LAD 5
Thompson strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Bellinger strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners.

End of 4th Inning:
SD 3, LAD 3

Top of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Kim, 1-2
2. Soto, 1-2
3. Machado, HR, 2 RBI
Kershaw currently at 69 pitches.
Kim grounds out to Muncy (4 pitches). 1 out.
Soto lines out to Lux (6 pitches). 2 outs.
Machado grounds out to Freeman, unassisted (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.


Middle of 5th Inning:
SD 3, LAD 3

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts, 0-2
2. T. Turner, 1-2, HR, RBI
3. Freeman, 1-2, HR, RBI
Darvish currently at 76 pitches.
​Braves Take Game 2 With a 3-0 Shutout of Phillies in Their NLDS 
​Dave Roberts was interviewed by Tom Verducci. Roberts told Verducci that Kershaw is done for Game 2 on 80 pitches in 5 innings of work. Dodgers take the lead in this inning, Kershaw will be the pitcher of record. 
Betts draws a base on balls (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
With T. Turner at-bat, Betts gets caught stealing by Austin Nola. Nola to Cronenworth on the putout. 
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Roberts challenging the call at second. Betts is out at 2nd. Call Stands. 1 out.
T. Turner grounds out to Machado (3 pitches). 2 outs.
Freeman flies out to Grisham (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers side is retired.

End of 5th Inning:
SD 3, LAD 3

Top of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Drury, 0-2
5. Cronenworth, 0-2, RBI
6. Myers, 1-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Brusdor Graterol (RHP) replaces Clayton Kershaw, as Dodgers Pitcher.
NHL Scores:
Drury hits a lead-off single to center field (1 pitch). Runner on 1st.
Cronenworth reaches on a 3-6 fielder's choice (3 pitches). Drury is out at 2nd. Runner on 1st. 1 out.
Myers reaches on a fielding error by Trea Turner (3 pitches). Cronenworth advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 
RBI-SINGLE: Profar hits a RBI-Single to right field (2 pitches). Cronenworth scores. Myers advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd. SD 4, LAD 3
Grisham reaches on a 1-2 fielder's choice on the safety squeeze (1 pitch). Myers is out at home. Profar advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd. 2 outs.
Au. Nola lines out to a twisting Bellinger (3 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres scored a run, but stranded a pair of base runners.

Middle of 6th Inning:
SD 4, LAD 3

Bottom of 6th Inning:
Due Up:
4. W.D. Smith, 0-2
5. Muncy, 1-2, HR, RBI
6. J. Turner, 1-1
​Darvish currently at 88 pitches.
W.D. Smith hits a leadoff single off Cronenworth and into center field (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Muncy singles off the right field wall (5 pitches). W.D. Smith advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
PITCHING CHANGE: Robert Suarez (RHP) replaces Yu Darvish, as San Diego's Pitcher.
​Turner strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 1 out.
DOUBLE PLAY: Lux grounds into 4-6-3 double play (1 pitch). 3 outs.
Dodgers stranded a base runner at third base. 

End of 6th Inning:
SD 4, LAD 3

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Kim
2. Soto
3. Machado
PITCHING CHANGE: Yency Almonte (RHP) replaces Brusdar Graterol, as Dodgers Pitcher.
Kim strikes out swinging (6 pitches). 1 out.
Soto strikes out swinging (6 pitches). 2 outs.
Machado strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 7th Inning.


Middle of 7th Inning:
SD 4, LAD 3

Bottom of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Thompson, 0-2
9. Bellinger, 0-2
1. Betts, 0-2
Avalanche Leading Blackhawks 2-1; Early 2nd Period 
Suarez currently at 6 pitches.
Thompson flies out to Soto (4 pitches). 1 out.
Bellinger singles to left field (4 pitches). Runner on 1st.
Betts doubles to left center field (3 pitches). Bellinger advances to 3rd. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
PADRES MOUND VISIT #2: MVR-SD 3, LAD 5
T. Turner grounds out to Machado (2 pitches). 2 outs.
Padres elect to intentionally pass Freddie Freeman. Bases Loaded.
W.D. Smith lines out to Grisham (5 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers stranded the bases loaded.

End of 7th Inning:
SD 4, LAD 3

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
4. Drury, 1-3
5. Cronenworth, 0-3, RBI
6. Myers, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Blake Treinen (RHP) replaces Yency Almonte, as Dodgers Pitcher.
​Drury grounds out to Muncy (5 pitches). 1 out.
HOME RUN: Jake Cronenworth hits a solo home run off Blake Treinen (3 pitches). SD 5, LAD 3
​Myers strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 2 outs.
Profar draws a 2-out walk (6 pitches). Runner on 1st.
PINCH-RUNNING: Jose Azocar pinch-running for Jurickson Profar.
STOLEN BASE: With Grisham at-bat, Azocar steals 2nd Base. Runner on 2nd.
Dodgers elect to intentionally pass on Grisham (4 pitches). Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DODGERS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR-SD 3, LAD 4
Au Nola reaches on a 6-4 fielder's choice (1 pitch). Grisham is safe at 2nd. Bases Loaded. 
Kim pops out to Freeman (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers scored a run, off the solo home run by Jake Cronenworth.

Middle of 8th Inning:
SD 5, LAD 3

Bottom of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Muncy, 2-3, HR, RBI
6. J. Turner, 1-2
7. Lux, 1-3
PITCHING CHANGE: Nick Martinez (RHP) replaces Robert Suarez, as Padres Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Jose Azocar stays in the game to play left field.
Josh Hader (LHP) warming up in Padres Bullpen.
Muncy flies out to Grisham (4 pitches). 1 out.
J. Turner pops out to Machado (2 pitches). 2 outs.
Duck is on the Field.
Lux hits a 2-out single to right field (4 pitches). Runner on 1st.
PITCHING CHANGE: Josh Hader (LHP) replaces Nick Martinez, as San Diego's Pitcher.
Adam Amin says the Goose is off the field.
Thompson draws a base on balls (7 pitches). Runners on 1st & 2nd.
PINCH-HITTING: Austin Barnes pinch-hitting for Cody Bellinger.
PADRES MOUND VISIT #3: MVR-SD 2, LAD 4
Barnes flies out to Grisham (2 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers strand a pair of base runners.

End of 8th Inning:
SD 5, LAD 3

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Soto, 1-4
3. Machado, 2-4, HR, 2 RBI
4. Drury, 1-4
​PITCHING CHANGE: Tommy Kahnle (RHP) replaces Blake Treinen, as Dodgers Pitcher.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: Joey Gallo replaces Austin Barnes at left field. 
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Trayce Thompson moves from left field to center field.
Soto strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 1 out.
Machado strikes out swinging (3 pitches). 2 outs.
Drury strikes out swinging (4 pitches). 3 outs.
Padres go down 1-2-3, in their half of 9th Inning.


Middle of 9th Inning:
SD 5, LAD 3

Bottom of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
1. Betts, 1-3
2. T. Turner, 1-4, HR, RBI
3. Freeman, 1-3, HR, RBI
Hader currently at 9 pitches.
Betts flies out to Azocar (2 pitches). 1 out.
T. Turner strikes out swinging (5 pitches). 2 outs.
Freeman hits a 2-out double to right center field (3 pitches). Runner on 2nd.
Chris Martin (RHP) warming up in Dodgers Bullpen.
W.D. Smith flies out to Soto (6 pitches). 3 outs.
Dodgers strand Freddie Freeman to end Game 2.

Final:
SD 5, LAD 3
NLDS Tied at 1-1.
W: Darvish (1-0)
L: Graterol (0-1)
SV: Hader (1)
PoG: Machado (SD) 2-5, HR, 2 RBI 
ToG: 3:35

Final Thoughts:
Padres won this game in the Top of 6th Inning, after Trea Turner committed a fielding error. Jurickson Profar took advantage of that error, with a RBI-Single, scoring Jake Cronenworth. After that Padres Bullpen gave Yu Darvish the victory.

For the Dodgers, they were hitting with runners on base. They stranded 10 baserunners and were 0-for-8 with Runners in Scoring Position (RISP). 

These two teams will head to San Diego. Dodgers have yet to announce their Game 3 starter. While Blake Snell will go for the Padres. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this post.