Introduction to the Game
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against the San Francisco Giants in the series opener, with the Giants coming out on top 6-2. This win has significant implications for the NL West standings, as it has resulted in a first-place tie between the two teams.
Game Summary
Logan Webb tossed seven innings of two-hit ball, and Casey Schmitt hit his first career grand slam, leading the Giants to victory. Webb allowed two runs, struck out four, and walked three, earning his first win since May 16 against the Athletics. He twice struck out Shohei Ohtani, who was hitless in four at-bats.
Schmitt’s grand slam traveled 423 feet to left-center with two outs in the third, snapping a 1-1 tie. Yoshinobu Yamamoto sandwiched walks to Jung Hoo Lee and Heliot Ramos around two strikeouts before walking Wilmer Flores to load the bases and set up Schmitt.
Pitching Performance
Yamamoto gave up five runs and six hits in 4 2/3 innings, striking out four and walking a season-high five. Willy Adames homered for the Giants in the first. In the second, Webb walked Freddie Freeman and Will Smith back-to-back to open the inning before Max Muncy’s fielder’s choice grounder to first and Andy Pages’ sacrifice fly scored Smith. The Dodgers added another run on Teoscar Hernández’s homer off Webb in the seventh.
Series Background
The teams are meeting for the first time this season, and it’s the latest they’ve gone in a season without playing each other since 1999. The Dodgers were 9-4 against the Giants last year, including 6-1 at home.
Key Moment
Giants catcher Andrew Knizer had his first hit and first homer of the season off Justin Wrobleski in the eighth. The ball went off the wall in center.
Key Stat
The Giants rapped out 10 hits, including three by Dominic Smith.
Up Next
Giants RHP Landen Roupp (4-4, 3.29 ERA) starts Saturday. LHP Clayton Kershaw (1-0, 4.35) goes for the Dodgers.
Conclusion
The Giants’ win over the Dodgers has significant implications for the NL West standings, resulting in a first-place tie between the two teams. The series will continue, with the next game featuring Landen Roupp for the Giants and Clayton Kershaw for the Dodgers.
FAQs
Q: Who won the series opener between the Dodgers and Giants?
A: The Giants won 6-2.
Q: What was the significance of Casey Schmitt’s hit?
A: Casey Schmitt hit his first career grand slam.
Q: What are the implications of this win for the NL West standings?
A: The win has resulted in a first-place tie between the Dodgers and Giants.
Q: Who will start the next game for the Giants and Dodgers?
A: Landen Roupp will start for the Giants, and Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers.
