NLCS: Atlanta takes 2-0 series lead over Dodgers on second straight walk-off win
Eddie Rosario of Atlanta is congratulated by teammates after he hit a single to score the winning run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Atlanta. Credit: Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox
ATLANTA — Atlanta won with a walk-off hit for the second night in a row when Eddie Rosario lined a two-out single off shortstop Corey Seager’s glove, giving it a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night and a 2-0 NL Championship Series lead.
Atlanta twice rallied from two-run deficits before Rosario came up with his fourth hit of the game, a 105 mph scorcher up the middle on the first pitch after closer Kenley Jansen reliever. Seager tried for a backhand snag, and the ball went under his glove into the outfield.
Dansby Swanson raced around frm scond with the winning run, dropping his helmet as he crossed the plate, a virtual repeat of Game 1 when Austin Riley came through with a winning hit in the ninth for a 3-2 victory.
The series resumes on Los Angeles, where Game 3 is set for Tuesday night.
Atlanta needs two more victories for their first World Series appearance since 1999, but it can't celebrate just yet.
A year ago, they held leads of 2-0 and 3-1 over the Dodgers in the NLCS, only to lose the last three games. Los Angeles went on to beat Tampa Bay in the World Series, while Atlanta stewed for another shot.
They are halfway there after rallying in the eighth off Julio Urías, who pitched three hitless innings to finish Game 7 against Atlanta last October.
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