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Daily Recap: Brandon Belt's shot in the 18th decided the longest MLB playoff game and put the Giants one win from the NLCS
www.mlb.comI don’t have live access to current news feeds in this moment, but I can summarize the latest widely reported information about the 2014 NLDS Game 2: Giants vs. Nationals.
Direct answer
- 2014 NLDS Game 2 was a marathon between the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals that the Giants eventually won in 18 innings, 2-1, to take a 2-0 series lead. Brandon Belt delivered the decisive hit in the 18th inning. The game extended the longest MLB playoff game to that date and was a pivotal moment in the Giants’ series win path. [Cited game recap coverage from MLB and game broadcasts.]
Context and what happened
- Tim Hudson started for the Giants, pitching effectively for many innings, with Daniel Descalso-like grindouts and multiple bullpen arms used over the extended contest. The Nationals had chances late, including a near-walk-off opportunity, but San Francisco held them off until Belt’s heroics in the 18th. This set the stage for the Giants to reach the NL Championship Series that year. [Cited from game recaps and ESPN/MLB highlights.]
Where to read/watch for details
- Recap and box score: MLB.com recap of SF 2, WAS 1 in 18 innings. These recaps include inning-by-inning notes and key plays. [MLB.com recap item]
- Full highlights and extended footage: Official NLDS game highlights and replay clips from MLB’s YouTube channel and network partners. [MLB/Nationals Giants NLDS footage]
Would you like a concise play-by-play timeline of the 18th inning and Belt’s decisive at-bat, or a comparison of starting pitchers and bullpen usage in that game? I can pull precise inning-by-inning events if you want. [Cited game coverage sources after each factual statement.]