In the other NLDS, the Diamondbacks jump off to a quick 2 – 0 lead on a two-run homer by Paul Goldschmidt off Rich Hill in the top of the 1st, but the Dodgers take advantage of Robbie Ray’s wildness to score seven unanswered runs by the end of the 5th. Pinch-hitter Brandon Drury hits a three-run homer off Brandon Morrow in the 7th to make the score closer, but Los Angeles ends up an 8 – 5 winner.

On October 7, 2017 — In the other NLDS, the Diamondbacks jump off to a quick 2 – 0 lead on a two-run homer by Paul Goldschmidt off Rich Hill in the top of the 1st, but the Dodgers take advantage of Robbie Ray’s wildness to score seven unanswered runs by the end of the 5th. Pinch-hitter Brandon Drury hits a three-run homer off Brandon Morrow in the 7th to make the score closer, but Los Angeles ends up an 8 – 5 winner.

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The Red Sox defeat the Athletics, 8 – 3 and 9 – 4, to begin a streak in which they reel off 27 of 30, propelling themselves back into the pennant race. Walt Dropo is hospitalized, however, after being beaned by the A’s Hank Wyse.

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The Red Sox defeat the Athletics, 8 – 3 and 9 – 4, to begin a streak in which they reel off 27 of 30, propelling themselves back into the pennant race. Walt Dropo is hospitalized, however, after being beaned by the A’s Hank Wyse.

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