Mookie Betts went 2-for-5 with four RBI on Tuesday in Anaheim. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaMookie Betts pounded his chest. The sunflower seeds showered over him. The crowd at Angel Stadium continued to roar for the resounding three-run home run.The Angels decided to intentionally walk Shohei Ohtani — in his regular season return to Anaheim — to face Betts … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts pays off intentional walk with a homer in Dodgers win
Dodgers take a biting from the Diamondbacks in loss
Justin Wrobleski made his sixth start of the season on Sunday. (Shayna Goldberg/MLB)by Megan GarciaThe Dodgers missed an opportunity to distance themselves from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. They fell to Arizona 14–3 at Chase Field in the third game of the series.Their lead in the National League West was reduced to five games ahead of the second-place Diamondbacks.The … [Read more...] about Dodgers take a biting from the Diamondbacks in loss
Home runs and singles power the Dodgers over the Diamondbacks
Freddie Freeman went 3-for-5 with two RBI on Saturday. (Julia Jacome/MLB)by Megan GarciaThe Dodgers started the game with three historic home run blasts. Their fate was sealed with a momentous single in the ninth. The Dodgers now have a six-game lead in the National League West.The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 8–6 on Saturday at Chase Field. Every spot in the lineup made an … [Read more...] about Home runs and singles power the Dodgers over the Diamondbacks
The Dodgers rely on the bullpen in ‘grindy win’
Alex Vesia threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings on Friday with a strikeout. (Julia Jacome/MLB)by Megan GarciaIt took 10 runs, 10 hits and eight pitchers, but the Dodgers now sit five games ahead in the National League West.The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 10–9 on Friday at Chase Field. It was a battle between two teams fighting for a spot in the postseason. For the Dodgers, it came … [Read more...] about The Dodgers rely on the bullpen in ‘grindy win’
Blake Treinen shuts down Orioles in nail-biter win
Blake Treinen has a 2.60 ERA in 34 2/3 innings for the Dodgers this season. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaBlake Treinen spun to his left and shouted “Let’s go” as he walked off the mound. Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson threw his bat to the ground in defeat. The bases-loaded threat was thwarted.Treinen’s seven pitches in the seventh inning were pivotal in the … [Read more...] about Blake Treinen shuts down Orioles in nail-biter win