Published 10/13/2008
by Allen Lieu
at Bleacher Report - MLB
One of my previous articles was about Game Three of the NLDS. This article focuses on Game Three of the NLCS, which the Dodgers won, 7-2.
So if you're a Dodgers fan, you know your team is down 2-0 coming into this game. The current buzz surrounding the series are the pitches that have been dangerously close to our Dodger hitters. Flashback to Friday: Manny gets a ball tossed behind him. Russell Martin gets one right near the chin. Fast forward to Sunday's game. Russell Martin gets hit with a curveball on the knee. No big deal. Moyer didn't appear to be throwing at Martin intentionally. The Dodgers do their damage in the first inning, score five runs, and end up chasing Moyer in the second inning.
The Phillies bring in Clay Condrey for relief purposes. Martin is at the plate again. Condrey delivers a fastball high and tight to his face. Martin's face showed the look of a sleeping giant readying to go on a rampage.
Instead of mashing the ball, Martin hits into a double play. The ...
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