Game Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 on Sunday afternoon, with Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez both hitting home runs.
The game was marked by an early injury to Dodgers’ starter Tyler Glasnow, who left the game in the second inning with a right shoulder injury.
Injury Concerns
Glasnow joins Blake Snell as one of the Dodgers’ top starters dealing with shoulder injuries early in the season. This is not the first time Glasnow has had to leave a game early, as he also left his last start with lower leg cramps. One month into the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are already facing concerns about the health of their starting pitching staff.
Game Details
Glasnow struggled to start the game, giving up back-to-back homers to Andrew McCutchen and Emmanuel Valdez. He did not throw a pitch in the second inning before leaving the game after warm-up throws. The bullpen stepped up, throwing eight shutout innings to secure the series victory for the Dodgers.
Dodgers’ Offense
The Dodgers answered the Pirates’ early lead with four runs in the bottom of the first inning, capped off by an RBI single from Pages. Hernandez and Pages both homered in the bottom of the fifth to extend the lead to 8-2. Pages knocked in his fourth RBI of the game with another single in the bottom of the 6th inning.
Up Next
After an off-day on Monday, the Dodgers will host the Miami Marlins for a three-game series before heading out on the road for a 10-game road trip.
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ dominant win over the Pirates was overshadowed by the injury to Tyler Glasnow. The team will be hoping that Glasnow’s injury is not too serious and that he can return to the rotation soon. In the meantime, the bullpen and offense will need to continue to step up to support the team.
FAQs
Q: Who homered for the Dodgers in the game?
A: Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez both homered for the Dodgers.
Q: What injury did Tyler Glasnow suffer?
A: Tyler Glasnow left the game with a right shoulder injury.
Q: What is the Dodgers’ next series?
A: The Dodgers will host the Miami Marlins for a three-game series after an off-day on Monday.
