The Los Angeles Dodgers wanted to make sure they got one victory in Philadelphia during the first two games of the National League Division Series.
Getting two wins just doubled the fun and the odds of advancing.
Blake Snell allowed one hit over six shutout innings and Will Smith delivered a two-run single during a four-run seventh as the Dodgers recorded a 4-3 victory over the host Phillies on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series.
Snell (2-0) struck out nine and walked four in Game 2 for Los Angeles, which will look to complete a three-game sweep at home on Wednesday.
“To play here and get two wins in this environment is special,” Snell said. “The team is clicking right now. It’s a lot of fun.”
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