October 10 - League Championship, Game Two

October 15, 2025, 09:28:07 AM

World Series Game 2 Results – October 10, 2024
Auk Explode for 11 Runs to Even Series

🏆 **GAME OF THE DAY:** Auk Obliterate Dogs 11-1 Behind Contreras Grand Slam and 15-Hit Attack

ORACLE PARK - The Auk erupted for 11 runs on 15 hits to demolish the Dogs 11-1 at Oracle Park, evening the World Series at one game apiece in dominant fashion. Bryce Miller was outstanding on the mound for the Auk, holding the Dogs to just four hits over seven innings while striking out four to earn the victory. The Auk wasted no time taking control, exploding for five runs in the bottom of the first inning highlighted by William Contreras' towering grand slam to left field. Ozzie Albies singled home the first run, Matt Olson added an RBI single, and after Lars Nootbaar reached on an infield single to load the bases, Contreras crushed a 2-1 pitch deep into the night to put the Auk ahead 5-0 before Chris Sale could record his third out.

The onslaught continued as the Auk added six more runs between the fifth and seventh innings, turning Game 2 into a rout. Andy Pages, Albies, and Contreras led a relentless offensive attack that saw every Auk starter reach base safely. Pages finished 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs scored, while Contreras went 3-for-3 with four RBIs and a double to go along with his grand slam. Albies contributed a sacrifice fly and a triple, driving in two runs in the dominant performance. "That's the offense we know we're capable of," said the Auk's manager after the explosive victory. "When we put the ball in play and work good at-bats like that, we're dangerous." Sale absorbed the loss for the Dogs, lasting just four innings while surrendering six earned runs. The Dogs' only run came in the fourth inning when Luis Arraez doubled and scored on a Shohei Ohtani single, but it was far too little against the Auk's offensive avalanche. Nootbaar added a solo home run in the seventh to cap the scoring, and Nick Leahy closed out the final two innings with scoreless relief to preserve the blowout.

Final: Auk 11, Dogs 1

📊 Full Box Score

📈 Statistical Highlights

Home Run Leaders:
• William Contreras (1) - Grand slam in the 1st inning broke the game wide open
• Lars Nootbaar (1) - Solo shot in the 7th inning added to the rout

Multi-Hit Performances:
• Andy Pages (3-for-5, 2 doubles, 2 runs, 1 RBI) - Led the Auk's 15-hit assault
• William Contreras (3-for-3, 4 RBIs, 1 HR, 1 double) - Dominant performance including the grand slam
• Ozzie Albies (2-for-3, 1 triple, 2 RBIs) - Key contributor in the offensive explosion
• Alec Bohm (2-for-5) - Reached base multiple times to keep rallies alive
• Matt Olson (2-for-4, 1 RBI) - Delivered clutch hits throughout the game
• Lars Nootbaar (2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI) - Multi-hit day capped by home run

Pitching Gems:
• Bryce Miller (7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 K) - Cruised through seven strong innings to earn the win
• Tylor Megill (2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 5 K) - Provided scoreless relief for the Dogs with five strikeouts

Clutch Performances:
• William Contreras' 1st inning grand slam set the tone for the entire game
• The Auk scored in four different innings, never allowing the Dogs to mount a comeback
• Andy Pages' 6th inning double ignited a four-run frame that put the game out of reach
• Ozzie Albies' triple in the 6th drove home the Auk's 10th run

Save Situations:
• No save situation (winning margin greater than 3 runs)

Notable Achievements:
• The Auk's 15 hits matched their highest output of the postseason
• William Contreras drove in four runs, accounting for more than a third of the Auk's scoring
• Every player in the Auk's starting lineup reached base at least once
• Chris Sale's four-inning outing was his shortest of the season, surrendering six earned runs
• The 10-run margin of victory tied for the largest in World Series history for the Auk franchise
• Bryce Miller held Rafael Devers, Bryce Harper, and Corey Seager to a combined 0-for-10 performance
• The series now shifts tied 1-1 with momentum squarely on the Auk's side

Re: October 10 - League Championship, Game Two

Reply #1 – October 15, 2025, 09:34:04 AM

Well that game sucked…

Re: October 10 - League Championship, Game Two

Reply #2 – October 15, 2025, 09:42:54 AM

Where were a few of those runs yesterday ?

Off to the Dog pound at Scuryville for three games.

I just noticed how the Dog's home park of Citi Field really favors RH batters especially for HRs The Dogs have a left handed hitting dominate line-up. Interesting dynamic.   With Sale pitching game two for the Dogs they will throw three RHSP at Citi. I will have LHP Weathers going in game 4 at Citi.    Maybe Ozuna can hit a few over the wall at the Dog pound.

Re: October 10 - League Championship, Game Two

Reply #3 – October 15, 2025, 11:43:59 AM

As a Mets fanboy I appreciate Cohen was willing to sell Citi Field to me (he needed the cash as he preps for the Mets 2026 free agency). So we moved the stadium from Queens to Scurvyville.

But you are correct that it is very limiting towards LHB. How many HR would Ohtani have in another park?

Re: October 10 - League Championship, Game Two

Reply #4 – October 15, 2025, 03:15:07 PM

What? No props to the Sea Dogs for loaning William Contreras to the Auk and MeGill to the Scurvies?