Diamondbacks, on brink of elimination, need their best to shine in Philadelphia

Down 3-2 in the series, the Diamondbacks need more out of their top players as the NLCS shifts back to Philadelphia for the conclusion.

After a late rally produced a Game 4 victory, stood at his locker in the Arizona clubhouse and talked with reporters about readiness and resolve, about everyone playing a part in helping the even the National League Championship Series. The veteran third baseman said postseason success often comes down to a couple big hits, a couple big at-bats, a couple big pitches.

They had runners on base in every inning but the second. In the sixth, Walker doubled with one out and took third on a wild pitch, but struck out and Lourdes Gurriel, Jr., popped out to center. Through five games, Arizona has scored 12 runs and left 38 on base. “I always believe that our quality hitters are one pitch away from getting that rhythm and getting that feel back and creating some barrel awareness,” Lovullo said. “Christian’s getting pitched to a little bit at the top of the zone.

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