2024 Postseason - National League Divisional Round
For the first time in playoff baseball history, all four divisional series are tied at one game apiece. At no point in the nearly 30 years of divisional round play have we been guaranteed a game four in every series before we have even played a single game three. Incredible! Moreover, these games have absolutely delivered on excitement and drama. Before we watch these series conclude, let’s recap the best moments so far.
Over on the NL side, we have two pairs of division rivals fighting for a spot in the NLCS. The NL East champion Phillies have their hands full with the ’never-count-them-out’ Mets. With late-inning comebacks in both games, this series is shaping up to be an all-timer. On the West coast, the Dodgers and Padres face off for the third time in five years, and suffice it to say there is some bad blood between these two teams. Much of the core of these fierce rivals has remained intact, but Los Angeles has added worldwide sensation Shohei Ohtani to the equation. Everyone will have their eyes on the Japanese superstar’s postseason debut.
Audio clips from MLB.tv
NYM Radio WCBS AM 880 - Howie Rose and Keith Raad
PHI Radio - WIP 94.1 FM - Scott Franzke, Larry Andersen, and Kevin Stocker
LAD Radio KLAC AM 570 - Charley Steiner, Rick Monday, and Tim Neverett
SDP Radio KWFN 97.3 FM - Jesse Agler and Tony Gwynn Jr.
As always shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, box scores, background information, and much, much more.
Catch you next time,
P.C.O.
