Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May weren't effective early for the Dodgers, who fell behind and never recovered in a loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in World Series Game 2.
The Dodgers were brewing a familiar formula, one they’ve regularly used to win games since late July, in Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night.
On Wednesday, that bullpen was tested but didn’t fold as the streak improved to 35 straight wins in the Dodgers’ 6-4 loss at Globe Life Field. The result evened the series at one. Game 3 is scheduled for Friday at 5:08 p.m. PDT.The Rays, a low-budget operation that has defied its financial shortcomings by relentlessly challenging conventional baseball thought, are credited with first implementing openers.
Tony Gonsolin made his second postseason start Wednesday, but he was on just two days’ rest. The Dodgers’ pitching plan didn’t include him logging more than two innings. He was an opener to a bullpen game.Gonsolin failed to reach the Dodgers’ goal for him. The second hitter he faced, Brandon Lowe, was an All-Star second baseman mired in a deep slump. Lowe entered the night six for 56 in the playoffs. He made it seven for 57 with a solo home run to left-center field for the game’s first run.
First, Margot, with one out, broke for home on contact on a ground ball to shortstop Corey Seager despite the Dodgers’ infield being drawn in. It couldn’t have been an easier play for Seager. Two outs.Next, Willy Adames, who had reached on the fielder’s choice, tried stealing second base. He was initially called safe before the call was overturned after a replay review. Inning over.
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