Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Justin Turner Ends Drought With 2 Homers in Dodgers Win Over Padres

Justin Turner provided the Los Angeles Dodgers (47–28) all the offense needed, with two homers to defeat Interstate-5 neighbor San Diego Padres (46–32) by 3–1 and maintain a 2.5 game lead in the National League West over the Padres. “Been feeling like I’ve been pretty close to breaking out,” said the 37–year old LA native Turner….


Emotional Freeman Returned to Atlanta for Championship Ring

Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, Freddie Freeman returned for the first time to Atlanta Friday to play the Braves in a three-game series, and was overwhelmed with emotions—beginning with the pre-game news conference, to the ring ceremony, and during the 4–1 victory over his former team. The 2020 NL MVP, Freeman played twelve years…


Gonsolin Wins 9th as Dodgers Rout Reds Late 8–2 With Freeman’s 5 RBIs

Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers (41–25) became the first in MLB to reach nine wins this season with strong batting, 17 hits, including Freddie Freeman’s 5 RBIs in 8–2 dominance at the Cincinnati Reds (23–44) on Tuesday. “I feel like I’m throwing a lot more competitive pitches this year and able to get…


Anderson 2 Outs Away From No-Hitter in Dodgers’ 4–1 Win Over Angels

After striking out Mike Trout to begin the ninth inning, Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson gave up a triple to Shohei Ohtani—ending his chance of a no-hitter. He was relieved in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ (39–23) second “freeway series” victory, 4–1, over crosstown rival Los Angeles Angels (29–35) Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers remain tied…


Dodgers Blank Angels 2–0 as Gonsolin Wins Pitching Duel

Tony Gonsolin remains undefeated with eight wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers (38–23) shut out the Los Angeles Angels (29–34) Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, defeating a solid effort from Angels starter Noah Syndergaard. “I just think he [Gonsolin] has real confidence,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “To have that, to develop that, it takes time…


Dodgers’ 3 Homers and Anderson’s Shutout Takes Down Mets Again 6–1

Los Angeles Dodgers (35–17) starter Tyler Anderson remains undefeated with his seventh victory in six shutout innings against the New York Mets (35–19), at Dodger Stadium on Friday night 6–1. In the second of a four game series matchup of the National League’s top two teams, the Dodgers solidified their lead in the NL, with solid…


Dodgers’ Take Down Mets With 3 Homers, Anderson Pitches Shutout

Los Angeles Dodgers (35–17) starter Tyler Anderson remains undefeated with his seventh victory in six shutout innings against the New York Mets (35–19), at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, winning 6–1. In the second of a four-game series matchup of the National League’s top two teams, the Dodgers solidified their lead in the league, with solid…


Dodgers Pitcher Gonsolin Superb in First Shutout of League-Leading Mets 2–0

In a match-up between the top two teams in MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers (34–17) shut out the New York Mets (35–18) at Dodger Stadium, 2-0, on Thursday night—ending New York’s six-game winning streak, and snapping the Dodgers’ three game losing streak. In his 10th start of the season, Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin would finish with…


Pirates Rally Late After Losing Lead to Beat Dodgers 6–5

The Pittsburgh Pirates (20–27) made a wild comeback victory in the ninth inning, having blown a four-run lead, to win 6–5 against the league-leading Los Angeles Dodgers (33–15) on Memorial Day. In May, the Pirates have defeated the Dodgers in three out of four games. However, the Dodgers have climbed to tie the Yankees with…


Dodgers Dominate D-backs 14–1 With Freeman’s 5 RBIs

Freddie Freeman homered one out of his four hits, leading the National League’s top team, the Los Angeles Dodgers (30-14), in a rout of host Arizona Diamondbacks (23–23) 14–1 on Thursday for their 10th win in 12 games. Mookie Betts also had a big performance, hitting 3-for-5 and scoring three. Betts and Freeman both led…