Giants 3-2 Nationals (Oct 7, 2014) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the San Francisco Giants vs. Washington Nationals MLB game, final score 3-2, from October 7, 2014 on ESPN.
www.espn.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.]