Category: Los Angeles Dodgers

Orioles Clip Dodgers in Finale, 8–5

Ramon Urias drove in three runs and Gunnar Henderson homered as the Baltimore Orioles salvaged the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with an 8–5 win on Wednesday, July 19. Urias went 2-for-3 with two doubles, while Henderson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer for the Orioles, who ended a…


Jason Heyward Hits a 3-run Homer as the Dodgers Rout the Orioles 10–3 for 8th Win in 9 Games

BALTIMORE—Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer during a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Baltimore Orioles 10–3 Tuesday night, July 18. Michael Grove won his second outing in a row for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who picked up their eighth victory in nine games. “Going into the break, we were playing…


Taylor’s Grand Slam Helps Dodgers Snap Baltimore’s 8-game Winning Streak With 6–4 Victory

BALTIMORE—Chris Taylor hit a grand slam on an 0-2 pitch in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Baltimore 6–4, snapping the Orioles’ eight-game winning streak Monday night, July 17. Los Angeles trailed 4–1 entering the sixth before Will Smith’s RBI single. Baltimore starter Grayson Rodriguez left with men on first…


Betts’ Big Night Leads the Dodgers to a 5–1 Victory Over the Sloppy Mets

NEW YORK—A couple of costly mistakes were all it took for Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers to put away the New York Mets. Betts went 4 for 4 with a home run and the Dodgers took advantage of a high throw by first baseman Pete Alonso to beat the sloppy Mets 5–1 on…


Betts Hits MLB-Record 10th Leadoff Homer in First Half to Help Dodgers Rout Angels 10–5

LOS ANGELES—The Dodgers ended the first half of the season with a bang. All-Star Mookie Betts hit his 10th leadoff homer—tying the most in the first half in major league history—and Los Angeles homered five times for the second straight game to beat the slumping Angels 10–5 on Saturday night, July 8. “I think Mookie…


Betts Hits Two of Dodgers’ Five Homers and Drives in Four Runs in 11–4 Victory Over Angels

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Dodgers didn’t trade for Mookie Betts three years ago to be an infielder. However, his offensive production when starting on the dirt is better than when he’s patrolling the outfield. Betts hit a pair of solo homers and drove in four runs, fellow All-Star Freddie Freeman went deep and the Dodgers…


Martinez and Peralta Homer Back-to-Back, Rallying Dodgers Past Pirates 6–4

LOS ANGELES—J.D. Martinez and David Peralta homered back-to-back in the fifth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6–4 on Wednesday night, July 5. Martinez connected on an 0-2 pitch from reliever Roansy Contreras (3–7) for his 20th homer, a go-ahead, three-run shot to left-center that…


Muncy Homers, Roberts Gets 700th Win as Manager in Dodgers’ 5-2 Victory Over Pirates

LOS ANGELES—Max Muncy not only hit his 19th homer of the season Monday night, he was the first to congratulate Dave Roberts for his 700th win as the Dodgers’ manager after Los Angeles’ 5–2 in over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Even if it took a couple minutes for Roberts to realize it. “Muncy and a couple…


Mookie Betts Blasts Two Homers as Dodgers Dump Royals

Mookie Betts homered twice, went 4-for-4 and drove in four runs while leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the host Kansas City Royals 9–3 on Friday night. Leading off the game, Betts hammered a 3–1 fastball 422 feet to left, his ninth leadoff homer of the year and 45th of his career. The blast came…


Clayton Kershaw Takes No-Hitter Into 6th, J.D. Martinez Hits 300th Homer, Dodgers Beat Rockies 5–0

DENVER—Clayton Kershaw carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, J.D. Martinez homered twice to reach 300 for his career, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5–0 on Tuesday night. Kershaw (10–4) gave up one hit and faced the minimum in six innings, throwing only 79 pitches. He struck out two and left…