WEEK 27: MLB Playoff News
Welcome to the Grand Slam Wine Weekly Newsletter! As we prepare for an exciting week of MLB playoff excitement, we're your ultimate source for everything baseball-related. With the 2023 postseason now in full swing, we're here to deliver you informative updates, spotlight standout athletes and suggest wine pairings to elevate your playoff-watching experience. Come along as we delve into the thrilling world of America's cherished sport throughout this playoff-centered week!
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- LA Dodgers
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Chicago Cubs
- Boston Red Soxs
- Kansas City Royals
- LA Angels
- NY Mets
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Detroit Tigers
- Cleveland Guardians
- St. Louis Cardinals
- NY Yankees - Out of Stock!
- SF Giants - Out of Stock!
NLCS Game 2
In the first game of the National League Championship Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks experienced their first postseason loss, falling 5-3 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. This defeat marked a pivotal moment for the D-backs as they sought to prove their mettle in the postseason. Conversely, the Phillies, who had often been cast as underdogs during the playoffs, now had the opportunity to bolster their reputation and move closer to securing a second consecutive National League pennant. Game 2, scheduled for Tuesday, featured strong starting pitchers on both sides, with Merrill Kelly taking the mound for the D-backs after an impressive postseason debut, and Aaron Nola leading the charge for the Phillies with a stellar October performance.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered their first postseason loss, a 5-3 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series, marking a crucial point in their postseason journey.
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The Phillies, previously seen as underdogs, had the opportunity to enhance their reputation and move closer to a second consecutive National League pennant.
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Game 2, set for Tuesday, featured strong starting pitchers with Merrill Kelly taking the mound for the D-backs and Aaron Nola leading the Phillies.
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Historical statistics favored the Phillies, with teams winning Game 1 going on to win the series 64% of the time and 67% in series with the current 2-3-2 format.
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Game 2 held the promise of a fiercely contested matchup, as the D-backs sought to bounce back and the Phillies aimed to maintain their momentum in the series.
Playoff Power Rankings
- Texas Rangers
- Philadelphia Phillies
- Houston Astros
- Arizona Diamondbacks