Andy Pages' battle against Mason Miller keys Dodgers win
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- In the Dodgers' 5-4 comeback win over the Padres, Freddie Freeman hit two home runs and Andy Pages delivered a game-winning sacrifice fly after an extraordinary nine-pitch at-bat against dominant closer Mason Miller.
- Pages, who has had a breakout season, showcased exceptional patience and contact ability, fouling off multiple high-velocity pitches and sliders from Miller, who had been nearly unhittable all year.
- The pivotal at-bat occurred with the game tied in the ninth inning, a runner on first, and Miller attempting to close out the game, but Pages' confidence and focus allowed him to deliver the go-ahead run.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and teammates praised Pages' maturity, willpower, and determination during the at-bat, highlighting it as one of the greatest they had witnessed.
- Despite Miller's dominant season stats, Pages' disciplined approach and ability to adjust mid-swing overcame the elite pitcher, ultimately securing the Dodgers' lead and first place in the NL West.