The American League was off on Monday for travel, but the two Senior Circuit series more than made up for it. The Phillies and Diamondbacks both sought 2-0 leads over the NL heavyweight Braves and Dodgers, but only Arizona succeeded despite sizzling stuff from Zack Wheeler.
NLDS Game 2
Atlanta Braves 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4
(Series tied 1-1)
The Phillies and Braves both made their fair share of mistakes in the field and on the bases, but the home team came out with the 5-4 victory to even up the NL East rivals.