Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández shows he can bash with the best in Game 7 win over Braves
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández shows he can bash with the best in Game 7 win over Braves

LA Times  

Dodgers pinch hitter Kiké Hernandez reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning in Game 7 of the NLCS. In 2017, he hit three home runs in the game that clinched the Dodgers’ first World Series appearance in 29 years. On Sunday, he hit a pinch-hit home run that tied the score in the sixth inning in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. I had to go back into the trainer’s room and they popped it back in.” Said Hernández to FS1: “You can take a positive out of everything, and the positive here is that Belli now knows he can’t mess with people who are way stronger than him.” The Dodgers led the league in homers this season but had not hit one over the first five innings.

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Kiké Hernández says F-bomb cost him money — and almost a game — during Dodgers’ World Series run
1 week ago

Kiké Hernández says F-bomb cost him money — and almost a game — during Dodgers’ World Series run

LA Times  

Kiké Hernández celebrates after hitting a home run for the Dodgers in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 11. Kiké Hernández says he was fined for dropping an F-bomb on live TV after the Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres in Game 5 of the National League Division Series. Instead, the …

No Juan Soto! Dodgers should focus on keeping World Series champs
1 month ago

No Juan Soto! Dodgers should focus on keeping World Series champs

LA Times  

So the Dodgers begin their title defense this week by flirting with baseball’s hottest available star. Dodger Teoscar Hernández hugs teammate Mookie Betts during the team’s World Series celebration on Nov. 1 at Dodger Stadium. He’s one of baseball’s best young players, he raked the Dodgers for a 1.084 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in the World Series, he was everything Aaron Judge …

Teoscar Hernández gets qualifying offer from Dodgers, Walker Buehler does not
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Teoscar Hernández gets qualifying offer from Dodgers, Walker Buehler does not

LA Times  

Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández hits a home run in the third inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees. The Dodgers extended a qualifying offer to outfielder Teoscar Hernández on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation but not authorized to speak publicly. However, the Dodgers didn’t give Buehler that chance on Monday, allowing …

How one ‘crazy’ inning ignited Dodgers’ comeback in World Series clincher
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How one ‘crazy’ inning ignited Dodgers’ comeback in World Series clincher

LA Times  

There was only one word to describe the five-run fifth inning that resurrected the Dodgers in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, and leave it to the man who produced the most quirky hit of the implausible rally to deliver it. I mean, you gotta play a clean game to beat us.” The Yankees did not play …

Teoscar Hernández playing a big role in Dodgers' World Series run
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Teoscar Hernández playing a big role in Dodgers' World Series run

LA Times  

The Dodgers are on the verge of their second World Series championship in five years. “That,” he said Monday, “would be huge.” On Monday, a night in which the Dodgers showed off their defensive prowess in moving within one game of a sweep of the New York Yankees, Hernández delivered the play of the game. Dodgers catcher Will Smith catches …

Shohei Ohtani’s injury places Dodgers' World Series win at risk
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s injury places Dodgers' World Series win at risk

LA Times  

Scared, for the Series. In the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ eventual 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, Shohei Ohtani took off on an attempted steal of second base. Teoscar Hernández hits a two-run home run for the Dodgers in the third inning of Game 2 of the World …

The Role Players' Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series
2 months ago

The Role Players' Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series

Associated Press  

Despite star power, the Yankees-Dodgers World Series matchup could be decided by role players. The Yankees have a strong lineup with players like Judge, Soto, and Rizzo, but the Dodgers have a powerful and versatile bullpen led by Ohtani and Betts. The series will be a battle of pitching and defense, and the outcome could hinge on the performance of …

Dodgers' Walker Buehler finally starting to adapt to his reality
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers' Walker Buehler finally starting to adapt to his reality

LA Times  

Walker Buehler held his glove up to his chest and screamed into the October night. “Right there,” manager Dave Roberts said, “was the pitch of the game.” There was a time when Buehler wouldn’t have even considered throwing an off-speed pitch in that situation. Walker Buehler celebrates after striking out New York’s Francisco Lindor to get out of a bases-loaded …

Ohtani, Kiké Hernández do it again: Dodgers teammates in awe of their amazing October feats
2 months, 1 week ago

Ohtani, Kiké Hernández do it again: Dodgers teammates in awe of their amazing October feats

New York Times  

NEW YORK — There were runners on first and second. So my mission, as I poked around the Dodgers’ locker room after the game, was to ask Ohtani and Hernández’s teammates one simple question: Which was more amazing — that Hernández had just tied Babe Ruth on the all-time postseason home run list or that Ohtani was 17 for his …

Kiké Hernández adds another homer to impressive October résumé: ‘He wants the moment’
2 months, 1 week ago

Kiké Hernández adds another homer to impressive October résumé: ‘He wants the moment’

LA Times  

Kiké Hernández celebrates in the dugout after his two-run home run in the sixth inning of Game 3 of the NLCS Wednesday. So even though Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández felt like he barreled up a cut fastball from New York Mets reliever Reed Garrett in the top of the sixth, sending a high-arcing drive to deep left field, there …

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Edge: Even Second base Gavin Lux,.251/.320/.383, 10 homers, 50 RBIs, 101 OPS+, 2.1 WAR Postseason: 5 for 18, 1 homer, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 2 K’s Jose Iglesias,.337/.381/.448, 4 homers, 26 RBIs, 137 OPS+, 3.1 WAR Postseason: 6 for 29, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 7 K’s or Jeff McNeil,.238/.308/.384, 12 homers, …

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Nine concerns the Dodgers should have about facing the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

In the postgame clubhouse following Game 5 of the National League Division Series, the expletives flowed as freely as showers of beer and champagne. What’s different about this year’s Dodgers team, Game 5 hero Kiké Hernández was asked during a postgame Fox television interview out on the field. Dodgers Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers' NLDS win
2 months, 1 week ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers' NLDS win

LA Times  

The shortest player on the field at Dodger Stadium looked as if he was the tallest. Yamamoto added, “I think I owe my performance today to my teammates.” Hernández said there was a reason the Dodgers invested as much in Yamamoto as they did. Talking to Yamamoto after his Game 1 debacle in this division series, Friedman said, “You could …

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers vanquish recent postseason frustrations in NLDS Game 5 win over Padres

LA Times  

Blake Treinen threw his hands in the sky. Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen, center, celebrates with teammates after the team’s NLDS Game 5 win over the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. After Darvish retired 14 consecutive batters following Hernández’s homer, extending his success against his former Dodgers team — he has a career 2.27 earned-run average against them in …

Kiké Hernández renews his reputation for October heroics: ‘This guy always rises’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kiké Hernández renews his reputation for October heroics: ‘This guy always rises’

LA Times  

Reggie Jackson will always be “Mr. Kiké Hernández delivered his latest in a long line of autumnal blasts on Friday night, sending a 95-mph fastball from Yu Darvish deep into into the left-field pavilion for a solo home run in the second inning of a 2-0 National League Division Series-clinching Game 5 victory over the San Diego Padres. Kiké Hernández …

Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres

LA Times  

In the run-up to this week’s National League Division Series, it was the quietest player on the Dodgers roster who delivered the most profound speech. “We can’t look at the mountain,” outfielder Mookie Betts said after the Dodgers moved within one loss of adding another NLDS elimination to their recent postseason failures. “So we have to go out there and …

Shohei Ohtani’s three-run home run helps rally Dodgers past Padres in NLDS Game 1
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s three-run home run helps rally Dodgers past Padres in NLDS Game 1

LA Times  

The redemption tour began just as the Dodgers imagined it. “He’s the guy that is gonna guide us through all of this.” Indeed, in the Dodgers’ 7-5 win in the opening game of this year’s National League Division Series, Ohtani’s three-run homer in the second inning did more than erase the club’s early three-run deficit. × In the Dodgers’ 7-5 …

Dodgers rally with 5 runs in 7th and beat Padres 7-2 to clinch 11th NL West title in 12 years
2 months, 4 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 …

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Frazier’s pinch-hit, 2-run single lifts the Royals to a series sweep of the Nationals

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kansas City Royals completed a series sweep with a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Pinch hitter Adam Frazier’s one-out, line drive hit to left field in the top of the ninth drove in two runs, breaking a 4-all tie and guiding the Royals to their third straight win following a seven-game losing streak. Hopefully …

Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in ninth as Dodgers rally past Rockies 6-5
3 months ago

Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in ninth as Dodgers rally past Rockies 6-5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit a tying home run in the ninth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a game-ending drive as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to maintain their three-game lead in the National League West. “To start that ninth inning with Shohei continuing to do what he …

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies
3 months ago

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani set a major league record by homering and stealing a base in the same game for the 14th time and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the last-place Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday night. Ohtani’s 52nd homer and 52nd stolen base allowed him to break the previous mark of 13 games with at least …

Yusei Kikuchi, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros past Angels 5-3 for Houston’s 5,000th victory
3 months, 1 week ago

Yusei Kikuchi, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros past Angels 5-3 for Houston’s 5,000th victory

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in another sharp start, and Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs in the Houston Astros ' 5,000th victory, 5-3 over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Rookie Samuel Aldegheri couldn’t get out of the third inning in his third major league start for the Angels, yielding …

Angels struggle to generate offense against Yusei Kikuchi and Astros in loss
3 months, 1 week ago

Angels struggle to generate offense against Yusei Kikuchi and Astros in loss

LA Times  

Angels shortstop Jack López throws to first to complete a double play during the eighth inning of a 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in another sharp start, and Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs in the Houston Astros’ 5,000th victory, 5-3 over the …

Dodgers beat Mariners 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep and Shohei Ohtani steals 39th base of the season
4 months ago

Dodgers beat Mariners 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep and Shohei Ohtani steals 39th base of the season

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Max Muncy’s three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning, Shohei Ohtani stole his 39th base of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. Grinding those guys, getting to the pen was one of our more impressive three-game series as far as beating the starter.” …

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3
4 months ago

Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward delivers 3-run homer in 8th as Dodgers rally to beat Mariners 6-3

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory over the reeling Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. We didn’t quite get enough.” Mookie Betts tied it at 3 with two outs in the seventh on an RBI double down the left-field line off Muñoz, who …

Kevin Kiermaier and Michael Kopech finding new life with Dodgers
4 months, 1 week ago

Kevin Kiermaier and Michael Kopech finding new life with Dodgers

LA Times  

Kevin Kiermaier reacts after advancing to second on a throwing error against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Kevin Kiermaier’s Toronto Blue Jays were 14 games back in the American League East, and Michael Kopech’s Chicago White Sox were 39½ games back in the American League Central at the July 30 trade deadline, the two veterans having little to play …

Teoscar Hernández’s walk-off single helps Dodgers sweep the Pirates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Teoscar Hernández’s walk-off single helps Dodgers sweep the Pirates

LA Times  

The Dodgers bypassed the easy route to victory on Sunday afternoon. After leading by four runs early, then squandering the lead behind poor situational hitting and an eighth-inning blunder from the bullpen, the Dodgers regrouped, erased a one-run deficit in the 10th inning on Kiké Hernández leadoff double, then finally prevailed on Teoscar Hernández’s walk-off single — securing a weekend …

Dodgers’ hitters give Jack Flaherty a big boost and seal a win over the Pirates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers’ hitters give Jack Flaherty a big boost and seal a win over the Pirates

LA Times  

Dodgers third baseman Kiké Hernández gets hit with a sunflower seed shower from outfielder Teoscar Hernández after hitting a two-run homer against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on Friday. We have to take care of business and win baseball games.” That task is easier when the offense smacks the ball around the yard like it …

Hernández, Ohtani homer as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-3 in opener between NL division leaders
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Hernández, Ohtani homer as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 5-3 in opener between NL division leaders

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the third inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep in the eighth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Monday night in a matchup of NL division leaders. “The positive today for me was just ignore how I feel and just go and try and attack the …

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 …

Gavin Lux stays hot — and starts changing the narrative — as Dodgers sweep Red Sox
5 months ago

Gavin Lux stays hot — and starts changing the narrative — as Dodgers sweep Red Sox

LA Times  

Dave Roberts didn’t mention Gavin Lux by name when discussing the Dodgers infield plans a few weeks ago. “So yeah, just to get some results and some positive feedback, it definitely helps.” In the first inning Sunday, Lux helped the Dodgers erase an early two-run deficit by lining an RBI double down the left-field line, collecting his third-straight extra-base hit …

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 …

Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández wins the Home Run Derby
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández wins the Home Run Derby

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — When Teoscar Hernández needed a moment to calm down during the Home Run Derby, the Los Angeles Dodgers slugger got a boost from a former teammate who just happened to be last year’s champion. He said he wanted to help me going into the last round.” Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star …

The Sports Report: Teoscar Hernández is the Home Run Derby king
5 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Teoscar Hernández is the Home Run Derby king

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. After advancing through each of the first two stages of Monday’s competition by just one home run, Hernández became the first Dodgers player in the event’s 40-year history to win, outslugging Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. by just one home run again, 14-13, in the final round at Globe Life Field on …

Teoscar Hernández makes Dodgers history in thrilling Home Run Derby triumph
5 months, 1 week ago

Teoscar Hernández makes Dodgers history in thrilling Home Run Derby triumph

LA Times  

Teoscar Hernández hit almost four miles of long balls in Monday night’s home run derby. “Oh, man,” Hernández said of watching Witt’s drive, which came within a few feet of tying the score. VIDEO | 14:26 Teoscar Hernández on being the first Dodger to win the Home Run Derby “I could just see it in his eyes that if we …

More than home runs: How Teoscar Hernández has become a clutch contact hitter for Dodgers
5 months, 1 week ago

More than home runs: How Teoscar Hernández has become a clutch contact hitter for Dodgers

LA Times  

Outfielder Teoscar Hernández has 62 RBIs at the All-Star break, ranking seventh in the National League and trailing only Shohei Ohtani among Dodgers hitters. “I knew with a base hit, I could tie the ballgame.” In a 1-and-2 count, Foley finally threw the pitch Hernández was looking for, an inner-half sinker that didn’t sink quite enough. “But knowing all we …

Dodgers blow five-run lead in ninth, lose to Tigers in 10th
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers blow five-run lead in ninth, lose to Tigers in 10th

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Kiké Hernández looks toward the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Tigers on Saturday afternoon in Detroit. “It just doesn’t happen.” Except that, on Saturday, it did — the Dodgers blowing a five-run lead in a disastrous ninth inning en route to an 11-9 walk-off defeat to the Detroit Tigers in the 10th. “We had …

Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández to appear in home run derby during All-Star Game festivities
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández to appear in home run derby during All-Star Game festivities

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández, center, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during the second inning against the Cardinals. “I’m so happy, so excited,” a mic’d up Hernández said during the third inning of the Dodgers game against the Philadelphia Phillies. “Since I’ve been in the big leagues, I’ve always wanted to participate.” After being named an All-Star …

Blake Treinen gives up walk-off home run to Giants as 3 notable Dodgers streaks end
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Blake Treinen gives up walk-off home run to Giants as 3 notable Dodgers streaks end

LA Times  

San Francisco’s Brett Wisely celebrates in front of Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas after hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning of the Dodgers’ 5-3 loss Friday night at Oracle Park. Three Dodgers streaks came to a crashing halt with one sweet swing of the bat from Brett Wisely on Friday night, the San Francisco second baseman blasting a …

Another Miguel Rojas hit means another Dodgers win in shutout versus White Sox
6 months ago

Another Miguel Rojas hit means another Dodgers win in shutout versus White Sox

LA Times  

Dodgers batter Miguel Rojas is tagged out by Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 3-0 victory Monday. I’m just gonna enjoy it and ride it out until we’re like 40-0.” Dodgers closing pitcher Alex Vesia celebrates after the final out of a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. “As soon …

Teoscar Hernández’s decisive three-run homer caps Dodgers’ seven-run, ninth-inning comeback
6 months, 1 week ago

Teoscar Hernández’s decisive three-run homer caps Dodgers’ seven-run, ninth-inning comeback

LA Times  

During his team’s resurgence at the plate in recent weeks, in which the Dodgers have once again looked like their high-powered selves, Dave Roberts has used one adjective in his praise of the club above all else. On more than one occasion, the manager has highlighted his players’ “fight” at the plate, extolling their ability to battle off pitches, extend …

Dodgers' Kiké Hernández makes error in midst of live television interview
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers' Kiké Hernández makes error in midst of live television interview

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman …

‘I like to be in the spotlight.’ Teoscar Hernández powers Dodgers to series win over Yankees
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I like to be in the spotlight.’ Teoscar Hernández powers Dodgers to series win over Yankees

LA Times  

This is what the baseball world was desperate to see. A day after neither team scored a run until the 11th inning, the Dodgers and New York Yankees traded early jabs in a back-and-forth game Saturday night, before the Dodgers ultimately pulled away late for an 11-3, series-clinching win. Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto stellar in another big-game setting as Dodgers edge …

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 …

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers’ starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Wednesday to complete an unbeaten six-game homestand. It’s one of those things where hitting is contagious, but also starting pitching is contagious.” Freddie Freeman got aboard with a two-out double …

Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night in Walker Buehler’s first major league start in nearly two years. It’s a result of controlling the strike zone.” Two pitches after Ohtani’s homer, Freddie Freeman followed with a solo shot to left-center, the …

Dodgers shut out by Nationals, drop another series at home in Landon Knack’s first start
8 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers shut out by Nationals, drop another series at home in Landon Knack’s first start

LA Times  

Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin beats the Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández to first base on a ground out in the fourth inning. Clearly, our guys weren’t seeing the ball well.” The Nationals backed Irvin with three superb plays, second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. diving to his left to stop Freddie Freeman’s third-inning grounder and to his right to snag Gavin Lux’s fifth-inning …

Column: For a ‘relieved’ Shohei Ohtani, first home run carries weight — and takes some off, too
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Column: For a ‘relieved’ Shohei Ohtani, first home run carries weight — and takes some off, too

LA Times  

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run of the season off Giants pitcher Taylor Rogers in the seventh inning Wednesday night. “My feeling of, ‘I want to hit one quickly, I want to hit one quickly,’ was moving me further and further away from taking good at-bats,” Ohtani said. “I think it’s important to be patient and …

Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run for Dodgers in sweep of Giants
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani hits his first home run for Dodgers in sweep of Giants

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani watches his first home run as a Dodger fly well over the fence. After eight games on two continents without a home run, the $700-million man — the one who led the American League in home runs last year — hit his first home run Wednesday, in the seventh inning, in his 37th at-bat this season. Team Yellow …

Dodgers continue their home-run hitting ways in comeback over Cardinals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers continue their home-run hitting ways in comeback over Cardinals

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani led the American League in home runs last season. The Dodgers hit more home runs than any major league team besides the Atlanta Braves last season. “They definitely keep you in the game,” Dodgers starting pitcher Gavin Stone said, “no matter how many runs you give up. “It’s just something that kind of goes unnoticed to a lot …

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