Overpowering at the plate in the first two games, the Phillies struck out 13 times Thursday during a 2-1 loss to Arizona that trimmed their lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series
Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm reacts after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Phoenix, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. struck out 13 times Thursday during a 2-1 loss to Arizona that trimmed their lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series.
The Diamondbacks won Game 3 on Ketel Marte’s bases-loaded single off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth inning after missing opportunities all afternoon.The defending NL champion Phillies jumped on the Diamondbacks early in the series’ opening two games in Philadelphia, hitting six homers while outscoring them 15-3.Diamondbacks rookie Brandon Pfaadt started the whiff fest, striking out nine in 5 2/3 innings while matching Ranger Suárez’s stellar start for the Phillies.
The move after 70 pitches led to boos by the hometown fans that changed to cheers for Pfaadt as he walked to the dugout.
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