If the Yankees are seeking immediate inspiration following a League Championship Series-opening defeat that featured underwhelming offense, then they can simply dial up the highlights from the other LCS game yesterday. The Padres mustered just one hit in their Game 1 shutout loss to the Phillies; they only wish they could’ve had the solo homers of Harrison Bader and Anthony Rizzo because they fell by a score of 2-0. San Diego needed an answer, or else they’d be staring at the beginnings of a sweep with a flight to Philladelphia looming.
MLB Playoff Roundup: Padres wake up with huge fifth to tie NLCS
