Game Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, thanks to outstanding performances from Tony Gonsolin and Freddie Freeman. Gonsolin pitched five scoreless innings, while Freeman homered and had a 4-for-4 day at the plate.
Key Performances
Mookie Betts also contributed to the Dodgers’ win with a home run, as the team accumulated 18 hits to salvage a four-game split with their National League West rivals. With the San Diego Padres’ 9-3 loss at Colorado, the Dodgers regained the division lead by one game.
Pitching Performance
Gonsolin, making his third start after missing all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery, threw 84 pitches, walking two and striking out four. The right-hander lowered his ERA to 2.81, providing a boost to a Dodgers staff missing injured starters Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
Batting Highlights
Freeman raised his NL-leading batting average to .376, with a doubles in Mookie Betts in the first off Zac Gallen, doubled again in the third, and hit a sacrifice fly in the fifth. He added his ninth homer, off Joe Mantiply, in the seventh, and singled against José Castillo in the ninth. Betts’ homer, his sixth, came off Castillo in the ninth.
Opposition Performance
Gallen lasted 5 1/3 innings, giving up 10 hits and four runs. He walked two and struck out five. Arizona’s José Herrera doubled off Ben Casparius in the seventh, scoring Alec Thomas from first.
Key Moment
Will Smith’s sharp single past Gallen in the fourth scored Betts to make it 3-0.
Key Stat
Castillo committed three balks in two innings of relief. The major league record for a game is five by the Braves’ Bob Shaw in 1963.
Up Next
The Dodgers return home to face the Athletics. Landon Knack (2-0, 4.61 ERA) starts against Jeffrey Springs (4-3, 4.81) on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks play at San Francisco Monday, with Merrill Kelly (3-2, 4.09) facing Justin Verlander (0-2, 4.50).
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ win over the Diamondbacks marked a significant turning point in the season, as they regained the division lead. With outstanding performances from Gonsolin and Freeman, the team is poised for success in the coming games.
FAQs
Q: Who led the Dodgers to an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks?
A: Tony Gonsolin and Freddie Freeman led the Dodgers to an 8-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Q: What is Freddie Freeman’s current batting average?
A: Freddie Freeman’s current batting average is .376, leading the National League.
Q: Who will the Dodgers face in their next game?
A: The Dodgers will face the Athletics in their next game, with Landon Knack starting against Jeffrey Springs.
