Game Recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, thanks to a crucial three-run homer by Teoscar Hernández off Corbin Burnes in the sixth inning.
Hernández drove a two-strike pitch 413 feet into dead center field, snapping Burnes’ streak of 21 consecutive scoreless innings and giving the NL West-leading Dodgers their 18th come-from-behind win of the season.
Pitching Performance
Burnes (3-2) retired his first 11 batters before Freddie Freeman ripped a two-out single to right in the fourth. That was the Dodgers’ only hit until the sixth, when Miguel Rojas and Mookie Betts singled to set up Hernández. Dodgers starter Dustin May (2-4) allowed one run and five hits in six innings. The right-hander struck out eight in ending a three-game losing streak. Tanner Scott pitched the ninth to earn his 10th save. Burnes gave up three runs and four hits in seven innings. He struck out eight as his three-game winning streak ended.
Arizona’s Run
Arizona’s run came on Ketel Marte’s 425-foot homer leading off the fourth.
Key Moment
Shohei Ohtani was hitless in four at-bats with two strikeouts, but his screaming foul hit a security guard as the man was jumping over the low wall in right in the eighth.
Key Stat
The Dodgers improved to 19-9 at home, including 6-5 this month.
Up Next
Arizona RHP Zac Gallen (3-5, 5-14 ERA) starts Friday at St. Louis. Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 11.25) makes his second start of the season Friday at the New York Mets.
Conclusion
The Dodgers’ win over the Diamondbacks marks a significant milestone in their season, with Teoscar Hernández’s three-run homer being the decisive factor. The team’s ability to come from behind and secure victories will be crucial in their pursuit of success in the NL West.
FAQs
Q: Who hit the three-run homer for the Dodgers?
A: Teoscar Hernández hit the three-run homer off Corbin Burnes in the sixth inning.
Q: What was the final score of the game?
A: The Dodgers won 3-1 over the Diamondbacks.
Q: Who will start for the Dodgers in their next game?
A: Clayton Kershaw will make his second start of the season for the Dodgers on Friday at the New York Mets.
