Will Smith hits three home runs as offense carries Dodgers past Brewers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Smith hits three home runs as offense carries Dodgers past Brewers

LA Times  

Will Smith had one shot at history Friday night, and the Milwaukee Brewers were willing participants, choosing to pitch to the Dodgers catcher with runners on second and third and two outs in the eighth inning with the score tied, even after Smith had slugged three home runs in his first four plate appearances. “I mean, yeah, absolutely,” Dodgers closer Evan Phillips said, when asked if he was aware of the magnitude of the moment while warming up during Smith’s at-bat in the eighth. “What a night,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Smith, whose third career multihomer game gave him 14 homers this season. “Just to be mentioned with them in something is pretty neat.” Smith’s big night helped take starter Tyler Glasnow off the hook for a potential loss after the right-hander gave up five runs and three hits in six innings, the Brewers doing all of their damage during a five-run fourth.

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Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS
2 months ago

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from the World Series after defeating the New York Mets 10-2 in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, while Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs. The Dodgers broke open the game in the fourth inning with …

After ‘long funk’ and struggles with fastballs, has Will Smith rediscovered his swing?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

After ‘long funk’ and struggles with fastballs, has Will Smith rediscovered his swing?

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith joyfully rounds the bases after hitting a game tying, two-run homer off Padres starter Joe Musgrove in the seventh inning on Thursday. “Got into a hitter’s count,” a booze-soaked but understated Smith added amid the postgame clubhouse celebration, “and put a good swing on it.” Early in his career, Smith had little trouble manufacturing such moments. …

Dodgers rally with 5 runs in 7th and beat Padres 7-2 to clinch 11th NL West title in 12 years
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers rally with 5 runs in 7th and beat Padres 7-2 to clinch 11th NL West title in 12 years

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith hit a tying, two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers scored three more runs in the seventh to beat the San Diego Padres 7-2 on Thursday night and clinch the NL West title. “They fought and fought and fought and overcame adversity.” A sellout crowd of 52,433, including retired Dodgers star Manny Ramirez, packed Dodger …

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position
3 months, 1 week ago

Freeman’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers to 9-0 win, dropping Braves out of playoff position

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 9-0 on Monday night, dropping the Braves out of a playoff position. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four hits and two walks in four innings, throwing 72 pitches in his second start since returning from a right arm injury — up from 59 …

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1
3 months, 1 week ago

Chris Sale stymies Dodgers and Ohtani on his way to 17th win as Braves beat LA 10-1

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Chris Sale allowed one run and struck out six over six innings, shutting down Shohei Ohtani in the process, for his major league-leading 17th win of the season as the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-1 on Saturday night. “With what he’s done this year, if he gets the ball in the air, it’s probably not …

Shohei Ohtani sparks four-homer first inning, moves closer to 50-50 in Dodgers’ win
3 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani sparks four-homer first inning, moves closer to 50-50 in Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after homering in the first inning Wednesday. “Every night, I feel like he does something we’ve never seen.” Tommy Edman had a huge night for the Dodgers, hitting a two-run homer to left field from the right side of the plate in the first inning and a two-run shot to right from the left side …

Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks’ 12-6 win over Astros
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks’ 12-6 win over Astros

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. Smith’s first home run of the night followed back-to-back singles to start the second inning and struck the foul pole …

Jake McCarthy’s 2-out, 2-run single in 9th lifts the Diamondbacks over the Rockies 4-3
4 months, 1 week ago

Jake McCarthy’s 2-out, 2-run single in 9th lifts the Diamondbacks over the Rockies 4-3

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Jake McCarthy hit a two-out, two-run single down the left-field line in the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. “We let that team give us the chance and then, when it was the right time, we took advantage,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “They just got …

Will Smith, Gavin Stone return to life as Dodgers beat Brewers
4 months, 1 week ago

Will Smith, Gavin Stone return to life as Dodgers beat Brewers

LA Times  

Will Smith is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel after hitting a solo home run in the second inning. But that battery got a much-needed jump start Tuesday night, Smith delivering three hits, including his first homer in more than a month, and Stone throwing five strong innings for his first win in seven weeks to lead the Dodgers …

Jack Flaherty strikes out 10, Shohei Ohtani goes deep to lead Dodgers past Pirates, 9-5
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty strikes out 10, Shohei Ohtani goes deep to lead Dodgers past Pirates, 9-5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Jack Flaherty struck out 10 in his Dodger Stadium debut, Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer highlighted a five-run third inning and Los Angeles beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night. “That just puts the onus on us to play good baseball.” Flaherty got the victory in his first start at home since joining the Dodgers from Detroit …

Ohtani’s 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox
5 months ago

Ohtani’s 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Jarren Duran, the MVP of last Tuesday’s All-Star Game, homered and drove in four runs for the Red Sox, who fell a game behind the Royals for the final AL …

Hernández and Smith rally Dodgers past Red Sox 7-6 in 11 innings
5 months ago

Hernández and Smith rally Dodgers past Red Sox 7-6 in 11 innings

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Tyler O’Neill hit a pair of two-run homers for the Red Sox, who had won six straight games decided by one …

Kiké Hernández caps milestone day with heroic effort in thrilling Dodgers win
5 months ago

Kiké Hernández caps milestone day with heroic effort in thrilling Dodgers win

LA Times  

Kiké Hernández was having a pretty memorable Saturday even before he set foot in Dodger Stadium, the veteran utility man starting the weekend with an emotional family gathering to mark the day he reached 10 years of major league service time, a milestone fewer than 10% of players achieve. “It’s been a day of a lot of reflection,” Hernández said …

Adolis García’s HR in 8th inning gives Rangers 5-4 victory over Angels and extends win streak to 5
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Adolis García’s HR in 8th inning gives Rangers 5-4 victory over Angels and extends win streak to 5

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Adolis García broke out of a 1-for-19 slump with a solo homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to a season-high five games, defeating the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Tuesday night. If we can get him going, it’s going to be more fun around here.” The Angels lost for the …

Ohtani, Vargas homer in 8th, Smith homers in 4th straight at-bat, Dodgers top Brewers 5-3
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani, Vargas homer in 8th, Smith homers in 4th straight at-bat, Dodgers top Brewers 5-3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani and Miguel Vargas hit solo shots in the eighth inning, Will Smith became the first Los Angeles player to homer in four consecutive at-bats in a decade, and the Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Saturday. Smith, who had his first three-homer game in Friday night’s 8-5 win, hit a two-run shot off Freddy …

Smith homers 3 times, Freeman singles in the go-ahead runs in 8th and Dodgers beat Brewers 8-5
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Smith homers 3 times, Freeman singles in the go-ahead runs in 8th and Dodgers beat Brewers 8-5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Will Smith homered three times, Freddie Freeman singled in the go-ahead runs with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5 on Friday night. Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani struck out three times on his 30th birthday and is 0 for 11 — including six consecutive punchouts — since …

Miguel Vargas and Shohei Ohtani homer late to lift Dodgers past Brewers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Miguel Vargas and Shohei Ohtani homer late to lift Dodgers past Brewers

LA Times  

The eighth-inning home runs that propelled the Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in front of a crowd of 50,086 in Chavez Ravine on Saturday were as different as the men who hit them. “But I didn’t know if it had enough steam to get out.” The second, by Shohei Ohtani, a 30-year-old slugger from Japan who …

James Paxton gives up 12 hits and nine runs in Dodgers’ blowout loss to Giants
5 months, 3 weeks ago

James Paxton gives up 12 hits and nine runs in Dodgers’ blowout loss to Giants

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher James Paxton delivers in the first inning of a 10-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Sunday. The “opener” in what was supposed to be a “bullpen game” for the San Francisco Giants outlasted the Dodgers’ starter, which should provide a hint at how things went for the visiting team on a sun-splashed Sunday …

Dodgers overcome Tyler Glasnow’s struggles with 11th-inning scoring spree vs. Giants
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers overcome Tyler Glasnow’s struggles with 11th-inning scoring spree vs. Giants

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith, right, celebrates after hitting a two-run double in the 11th inning of the Dodgers’ 14-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Saturday. “There’s just nobody better to handle that, no one we trust more in those situations, and I don’t think anyone batted an eye when he got out of it.” The …

Ohtani contemplating the Home Run Derby amid record-breaking RBI streak with the Dodgers
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani contemplating the Home Run Derby amid record-breaking RBI streak with the Dodgers

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Shohei Ohtani is rolling along for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the moment. Ohtani hit a leadoff drive against the Chicago White Sox for the second straight night on Wednesday, extending his RBI streak to a franchise-record 10 games. “It hasn’t really changed much since yesterday,” Ohtani said after Wednesday night’s 4-0 win over the White Sox. “The …

Shohei Ohtani’s 455-foot home run can’t save Dodgers in 10-inning loss to Angels
6 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s 455-foot home run can’t save Dodgers in 10-inning loss to Angels

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani was on the losing end of a Freeway Series game for the 11th consecutive time Friday night. Despite a mammoth two-run home run from Ohtani that opened the scoring in the fifth inning, the Dodgers couldn’t muster anything else in Ohtani’s first regular-season game against his former team, falling to the Angels 3-2 in 10 innings at Dodger …

Dodgers drop series to Rangers after stars fail to deliver in key moment
6 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers drop series to Rangers after stars fail to deliver in key moment

LA Times  

Dodgers third baseman Cavan Baggio tags out Texas’ Marcus Semien on a stolen base attempt during the third inning of L.A.’s 3-1 loss Thursday at Dodger Stadium. “We threatened in the eighth inning, had the guys we wanted up to bat, but Robertson found his way to punch out the side, again, the same three guys,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts …

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith smacks a 2-run homer to lift the Diamondbacks over the Giants 4-2
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith smacks a 2-run homer to lift the Diamondbacks over the Giants 4-2

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith connected for a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 4-2 on Monday night. “You play it in your mind almost every day.” The Diamondbacks have won three straight, while the Giants have dropped a season-high five in a row. “It’s a game …

Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins homered for the Milwaukee Brewers in his return to Citizens Bank Park, but David Dahl went deep in his Philadelphia debut to back Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in a 3-1 victory Monday night. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 2 TORONTO — Austin Hays hit two home runs and Grayson Rodriguez pitched two-run ball into the seventh …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers get back to winning with a 4-1 victory over the Rockies
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers get back to winning with a 4-1 victory over the Rockies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run over six solid innings, and Jason Heyward and Will Smith had RBI doubles in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night. Kiké Hernández also drove in a run for the Dodgers, who have won four of five after dropping Friday’s series opener in Colorado’s first win …

Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory on Wednesday. Ohtani’s 14th homer of the season came off reliever Jorge López, ejected moments later for shouting at third base umpire Ramon De Jesus …

Will Smith homers twice as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets with rout
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Smith homers twice as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets with rout

LA Times  

Will Smith hits his second home run of the game in the eighth inning Wednesday. “A lot of us took that,” first baseman Freddie Freeman added, “and kind of ran with it.” Indeed, after arriving in New York this week with losses in five straight games, nine of their last 16 and a star-studded offense averaging just 3.5 runs per …

Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3
7 months ago

Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 on Friday night. “The ball comes off hot, but when he goes to left field the right way, he spins the ball the right way …

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins
7 months, 1 week ago

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Clarke Schmidt cruised to a career-long eight shutout innings after Anthony Volpe led off the game with a home run that sparked a three-run first inning, and the New York Yankees finished a three-game sweep with a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Gleyber Torres hit two doubles and drove in a run, and Anthony Rizzo, …

Shohei Ohtani hits solo home run, RBI double as Dodgers pound Giants 10-2
7 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani hits solo home run, RBI double as Dodgers pound Giants 10-2

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Shohei Ohtani had a solo home run and an RBI double among his three hits, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the rival San Francisco Giants 10-2 on Tuesday night. “I thought I hit one today,” Ohtani said, “but I was disappointed it didn’t go over.” Will Smith hit an RBI single in the fifth …

Cubs hit three home runs and stifle late Brewers rally in series-tying 6-5 win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Cubs hit three home runs and stifle late Brewers rally in series-tying 6-5 win

Hindustan Times  

CHICAGO — Nico Hoerner hit his first career lead-off home run, Christopher Morel hit his third homer in as many games and Patrick Wisdom sent one into the stands as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Saturday. Jackson Chourio singled before Counsell brought in Mark Leiter Jr. Sal Frelick then doubled on a ground ball to Mike …

Tyler Glasnow dominates and Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers blow out Mets
8 months ago

Tyler Glasnow dominates and Shohei Ohtani homers as Dodgers blow out Mets

LA Times  

There are no must-win games in April, but there are games in which you need to stop the bleeding. Shohei Ohtani hit his 176th career homer, a 423-foot, two-run shot to right field in the third inning, to break Hideki Matsui’s record for most home runs by a Japanese-born major leaguer, and the Dodgers broke the game open with an …

Ohtani goes deep for 3rd time in 5 games and hits pair of doubles for Dodgers in 4-2 win over Twins
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani goes deep for 3rd time in 5 games and hits pair of doubles for Dodgers in 4-2 win over Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Shohei Ohtani had two doubles and a home run — his third in five games — to tie his career high with three extra-base hits and power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night. “I’m glad to have him on my side.” Manny Margot hit a two-run homer off his former team to …

‘There’s no better organization.’ Dodgers and Will Smith celebrate contract extension
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘There’s no better organization.’ Dodgers and Will Smith celebrate contract extension

LA Times  

Will Smith and the Dodgers agreed to a long-term contract extension for 10 years and $140 million, the team announced Wednesday. “We’ve had other failed negotiations,” Friedman said, “that separated or fizzled out in a way that’s hard to put back together.” With catcher Will Smith, things played out differently. “I don’t think I would be the player I am …

Dodgers' vulnerabilities on full display in NLDS Game 1 loss
1 year, 2 months ago

Dodgers' vulnerabilities on full display in NLDS Game 1 loss

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder James Outman can’t come up with a catch in the first inning of the Dodgers’ 11-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. Would the Dodgers’ fate have been different Saturday if rookie outfielder James Outman had held on to Ketel Marte’s leadoff line drive in Game …

J.D. Martinez and the Dodgers make RBI history during loss to Rockies
1 year, 2 months ago

J.D. Martinez and the Dodgers make RBI history during loss to Rockies

LA Times  

Martinez watches his two-run homer off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Flexen during the first inning of the Dodgers’ 14-5 loss at Coors Field on Thursday. “When you get an early lead like that and then basically let it fall through your fingers and give it right back to them, it hits hard with you.” Another left-hander, Caleb Ferguson, wasn’t …

Brewers lose 4-1 to Cardinals, but get a little help from Braves to clinch NL Central
1 year, 2 months ago

Brewers lose 4-1 to Cardinals, but get a little help from Braves to clinch NL Central

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the National League Central title for the third time in six seasons despite a 4-1 loss to the last-place St. Louis, with the help of a come-from-behind win by the Atlanta Braves. ANGELS 9, RANGERS 3 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Brandon Drury had three hits, including a home run, Reid Detmers threw seven solid innings …

Will Smith provides spark, James Outman caps Dodgers comeback against Blue Jays
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Smith provides spark, James Outman caps Dodgers comeback against Blue Jays

LA Times  

Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts completes a double play over Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during the first inning on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. “It would have been a different game,” manager Dave Roberts said of Smith’s tag, “if he doesn’t make that play.” The Dodgers were on the verge of a very different ending. “That was one of those, it …

How the Dodgers’ Will Smith became one of baseball’s best catchers
1 year, 5 months ago

How the Dodgers’ Will Smith became one of baseball’s best catchers

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith speaks to the media Monday during All-Star festivities. “That’s all internal motivation,” Smith said this week as he prepared for his first All-Star Game. Ultimately, he is one of the best catchers now, if not the best one.” — Clayton Kershaw, on Will Smith “I do think, yeah, he probably had some disappointment that he wasn’t …

Tony Gonsolin struggles again and Dodgers lose series to Royals
1 year, 5 months ago

Tony Gonsolin struggles again and Dodgers lose series to Royals

LA Times  

Tony Gonsolin pitches against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning Sunday. So when you look at it that way, it’s no surprise at all that they beat us and won the series.” A third consecutive shaky start by right-hander Tony Gonsolin, who a year ago this month was heading to his first All-Star Game and a breakout season …

Dodgers’ continuing slump drops them to third place in NL West
1 year, 6 months ago

Dodgers’ continuing slump drops them to third place in NL West

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith reaches for a throw as the Giants’ Luis Matos scores in the sixth inning Sunday at Dodger Stadium. “It’s not the ideal situation right now,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said. Overall, the execution really just wasn’t there.” Dodgers starter Tony Gonsolin pitches in the first inning against the Giants on Sunday. “Today was probably the first …

Dodgers catcher Will Smith about to become MLB's next superstar
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgers catcher Will Smith about to become MLB's next superstar

LA Times  

Will Smith hits a solo home run in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Manager Dave Roberts placed Smith in another Big Three as he declared, “I think he’s one of the three best catchers in baseball.” The others: J.T. The offseason departure of Trea Turner to the Phillies made Smith’s continued offensive growth a necessity for these …

Dodgers top Cubs on Tyler Anderson’s home plate block and Will Smith’s walk-off knock
2 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers top Cubs on Tyler Anderson’s home plate block and Will Smith’s walk-off knock

LA Times  

The Dodgers storm the field after beating the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on a 10th-inning, walk-off single by Will Smith, right, on Friday night. And if not for Tyler Anderson’s block of home plate roughly an hour earlier, when he absorbed a lowered shoulder from Cubs baserunner Ian Happ in the sixth inning, it might never have happened. Dodgers pitcher Tyler …

Dodgers learn Daniel Hudson is out for year, then bullpen falters in loss to Braves
2 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers learn Daniel Hudson is out for year, then bullpen falters in loss to Braves

LA Times  

The Braves’ Marcell Ozuna and Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes watch Ozuna’s two-run, go-ahead home run off reliever Brusdar Graterol in the eighth inning. Two batters later, the Braves had retaken the lead, with Graterol giving up a leadoff double to Travis d’Arnaud before throwing a slider in the zone that Marcell Ozuna clobbered for a two-run home run. “That’s the …

Dodgers’ disappointing homestand ends on ‘sour note’ in loss to Mets
2 years, 6 months ago

Dodgers’ disappointing homestand ends on ‘sour note’ in loss to Mets

LA Times  

New York Mets batter J.D. “Any time you can go head-to-head with one of the better teams, it’s always fun.” The only problem for the Dodgers: Sunday resulted in a disappointing 5-4 loss, a defeat that forced them to settle for a series split, finish a weeklong homestand with an ugly 2-5 record, and cede the top spot in the …

Dodgers dominate Cubs again, completing sweep for sixth consecutive win
2 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers dominate Cubs again, completing sweep for sixth consecutive win

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Will Smith celebrates with relief pitcher Robbie Erlin after a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday night. A first-inning RBI single by Contreras, giving the hosts an early lead that soon disappeared after the Dodgers scored two runs in the fourth, two in the fifth and three more over the final three innings, …

Dodgers overcome five-run deficit, defeat Giants on walk-off homer by Will Smith
3 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers overcome five-run deficit, defeat Giants on walk-off homer by Will Smith

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Will Smith celebrates after hitting a three-run, walk-off home run during the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers overcame a five-run deficit capped by a walk-off, pinch-hit three-run home run by Will Smith on Tuesday night to beat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 at Dodger Stadium. An inning later, …

Dodgers fall short against Reds as losing streak reaches three
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers fall short against Reds as losing streak reaches three

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Will Smith scores on a two-run, sixth-inning single by Matt Beaty against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler throws during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. “I don’t care if you punch out 27,” a frustrated Buehler said, “to keep giving up leads the offense …

No backup catcher? Dave Roberts sees Will Smith and Austin Barnes as ‘1 and 1A’
3 years, 9 months ago

No backup catcher? Dave Roberts sees Will Smith and Austin Barnes as ‘1 and 1A’

LA Times  

Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes and reliever Joe Kelly celebrate an NLDS win against San Diego in October. Austin Barnes, not Smith, started four of the Dodgers’ six World Series games behind the plate. “I just don’t want Austin to come into this season as a backup because, clearly, in the postseason, yeah, we leaned on him.” Dodgers catcher Will Smith …

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