In a crucial game, the Philadelphia Phillies are facing a tough challenge as they try to secure the final seven outs. Craig Kimbrel, a highly skilled relief pitcher, is entering the game in the seventh inning to face Travis d'Arnaud, with Ronald Acuna Jr. waiting on deck. This is a significant moment because Kimbrel has only inherited one runner throughout the entire season, but now he is coming in with two men on base, who are the tying runs. The situation becomes even more intense as Kimbrel and Jose Alvarado both walk the 7th, 8th, and 9th hitters consecutively, loading the bases with two outs. Acuna, who is having an MVP-caliber season, steps up to the plate with a chance to make a difference. The Braves have made some strategic changes, with d'Arnaud pinch-hitting for Harris and Lopez pinch-running for d'Arnaud. Additionally, Wall replaces Arcia at first base. This high-pressure situation highlights the importance of Kimbrel's entrance into the game.
#Braves have loaded the bases with two out in the seventh on 3 consecutive walks, the third one issued by Kimbrel against d'Arnaud, pinch-hitting for Harris, who's 0-for-13 in the series. Lopez pinch-runs for d'Arnaud. Acuña up with chance to do damage vs. Kimbrel in 3-1 game.
Alvarado and Kimbrel walk the 7, 8, 9 hitters to load the bases with two outs and now Acuña comes to the dish during an MVP season
Phillies are gonna have to grind these last seven outs. Craig Kimbrel coming in with two outs in the seventh to face D'Arnaud with Acuna on deck.
Craig Kimbrel coming on in the seventh with two outs and two on https://t.co/edvMDmvJDW
Wholesale line changes with two on and two out in the seventh. d'Arnaud in for Harris, Wall in for Arcia at first base, Kimbrel in for Alvarado.
Phillies are gonna have to grind these last seven outs. Craig Kimbrel coming in with two outs in the seventh to face Acuna.
Craig Kimbrel inherited one runner the entire season. He is entering this game in the seventh with two men on base. The tying runs. Whoa baby.