Pitcher Yu Darvish of the Padres in the major leagues started the second game of the district series against the Dodgers in the playoffs of the National League on the 12th. did.

Padres 5-3 Dodgers (1-1)

The Padres, who lost the first round, started the second round in Los Angeles, the opponent's home ground, by Darvish, who pitched well in the district series qualifier.



At the start of the game, he was targeted when his control of the curve ball became weak, and he hit a solo home run in three consecutive innings in the early stages, losing three points.



After that, while making runners against the Dodgers batting line, which boasts the most points in the league, they did not allow a score with tenacious pitching, and the team won by 1 point in the 6th inning of 3-3.



Pitcher Darvish allowed consecutive hits and dropped out when he became a no-out first base and third base.



Former professional baseball pitcher Suarez of Hanshin, who went up to the mound instead, struck out and refused to counterattack with a double play of the second grounder, and the Padres who added 1 point in the 8th inning won 5 to 3, and the match record was 1 win and 1 loss. It was made.



Darvish threw halfway through the sixth inning, allowing seven hits, including three homers, two four-balls, seven strikeouts, and three runs, for his second win in the playoffs.



The third game will be held on the 14th at San Diego, home of the Padres.

Darvish "I was forced to throw a lot of pitches"

Pitcher Yu Darvish said, "Although we hit three home runs, I'm glad that we all persevered and surpassed the Dodgers with our team strength. When it comes to the playoffs, I feel that the opponents are more focused than they were during the season, and the ball is great. I felt that I would not be able to let go easily, such as being forced to throw numbers.I was also made to feel that I was still lacking.



In addition, regarding the fact that the third game will be held at home, he said, "I am looking forward to the next playoff home game that I have been waiting for as a team, as a player, and as a fan."

Phillies 3-0 Braves (1-1)

In another National League game, the Braves beat the Phillies 3-0 to take their head-to-head record to 1-1.



In the 6th inning of 0 to 0, the Braves led by 3 points in a row in a timely manner. None of the three relievers scored for the Phillies hitters.