The Los Angeles Dodgers used an advanced play to shut down the Philadelphia Phillies on Oct. 6, gaining a massive 2-0 lead. When do they play next?
The Dodgers beat the Phillies 4-3 in their second-game matchup. The win gives the Dodgers a comfortable lead in their best-of-five faceoff against the Phillies.
The Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds in the Wildcard round, advancing them toward the Phillies in the National League Division Series.
If the Dodgers win in the third game, they would face the Milwaukee Brewers or the Chicago Cubs in the next round, depending on who wins. The Brewers are also up 2-0 against the Cubs.
What is a ‘wheel play’?
The LA team used an advanced play called the “wheel play” to inch over a win against their East Coast opponents. In a wheel play, with a runner on second or first and second base, the shortstop covers third base, the third baseman and first baseman charge to field the bunt near home plate, and the second baseman covers first base.
When do the Dodgers play the Phillies?
Game 3 of the Dodgers vs. the Phillies will be held at Dodgers Stadium in LA. on Oct. 8., according to their official site.
The game will start at 6:08 p.m. PST. If the Dodgers fail to shut out the Phillies in Game 3, the two teams will play the following day on Oct. 9 at 6:08 p.m. PST.
Where to watch the Dodgers vs. the Phillies?
TBS will air the game on television.
HBO Max subscribers can watch the game on any device that supports the app.
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Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at ecentenoaraujo@vcstar.com, 805-437-0224 or @ecentenoaraujo on Instagram and X.
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Reporting by Ernesto Centeno Araujo, Palm Springs Desert Sun / Palm Springs Desert Sun
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