Dodgers Remain Undefeated
A Night of Imperfection
On a night of imperfection in all facets of their game, the Dodgers found a way to remain perfect anyway. Those early throwing errors by Max Muncy? Didn’t matter. Andy Pages’ dropped ball in center? No sweat. Blake Snell, the centerpiece of the team’s half-billion-dollar offseason spending spree, not having his best stuff? A worry for another time. And the early five-run deficit they faced as a result of it all? Turns out, it wouldn’t last.
A Stirring Comeback
Instead, the Dodgers mounted a stirring comeback that pushed their season-opening record to 8-0. They accomplished the best start to a season by any defending champion in MLB history. They took a game in which they seemed destined to beat themselves, and found a way to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 anyway. And, on a night fans lined up outside the Dodger Stadium gates hours early to receive his bobblehead, Shohei Ohtani walked it off with a game-winning home run in the bottom of the ninth.
Overcoming Early Mistakes
Getting there required a herculean effort, the Dodgers digging out of a big early hole that had been entirely of their own making. The bullpen combined for five scoreless innings. Home runs from Tommy Edman and Michael Conforto trimmed the Atlanta lead. In the eighth, a two-run double from Max Muncy — who switched back to his old regular bat after beginning the night swinging the new torpedo model — finally got the Dodgers back level.
The Game-Winning Hit
Then, in the bottom of the ninth, Ohtani came to the plate and did the kind of thing that has made him the biggest star in L.A., and all of baseball, launching a no-doubt, game-winning solo blast to straightaway center field that sent Chavez Ravine into a frenzy.
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ ability to overcome their mistakes and come out on top is a testament to their strength and resilience as a team. With their 8-0 start, they are making history and proving themselves to be a force to be reckoned with in the league. The thrilling comeback and Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off home run will be remembered as one of the highlights of the season.
FAQs
Q: What is the Dodgers’ current season record?
A: The Dodgers are currently 8-0, the best start to a season by any defending champion in MLB history.
Q: Who hit the game-winning home run?
A: Shohei Ohtani hit a game-winning solo blast in the bottom of the ninth to secure the Dodgers’ 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Q: What was the score at the beginning of the game?
A: The Dodgers faced an early five-run deficit, but were able to mount a comeback and win the game 6-5.
