Photos: Bellinger brings Dodgers back from three-run deficit to defeat Braves
3 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Bellinger brings Dodgers back from three-run deficit to defeat Braves

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger hit a three-run home run and Mookie Betts drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to propel the Dodgers to a 6-5 win over the Braves. Cody Bellinger hits a three-run home run to tie the game during the eighth inning in Game 3. Corey Seager hits a two-run home run during the first inning to give the Dodgers the early lead. Dodgers’ Corey Seager, right, rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run off of Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton on Tuesday.

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Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees

China Daily  

Los Angeles Dodgers players flood onto the field after beating the New York Yankees to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive …

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' comeback stuns the Yankees

China Daily  

Los Angeles Dodgers players flood onto the field after beating the New York Yankees to win the MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday. USA TODAY SPORTS VIA REUTERS NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive …

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong start to the season, despite some early setbacks. Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force on the mound, and the Dodgers have shown resilience in their playoff run. The team has made some key pickups at the trade deadline, including pitchers Jack Flaherty and Michael Kopech, and utilityman Tommy Edman. The Dodgers …

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees

NPR  

Dodgers overcome a 5-run deficit to win the World Series against the New York Yankees toggle caption Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP NEW YORK — The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series championship in five seasons, overcoming a five-run deficit with the help of three Yankees defensive miscues and rallying on sacrifice flies from Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts in …

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 …

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5

The Independent  

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Volpe Slam Sparks Comeback After Freeman Homer, Yanks Beat Dodgers 11-4 to Force World Series Game 5
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Volpe Slam Sparks Comeback After Freeman Homer, Yanks Beat Dodgers 11-4 to Force World Series Game 5

Associated Press  

The New York Yankees defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4 in Game 4 of the World Series, forcing a decisive Game 5. Anthony Volpe's grand slam in the third inning proved to be the game-changing moment, overcoming Freddie Freeman's record-setting homer. The Yankees broke open the game with five runs in the eighth, led by Alex Verdugo's RBI grounder and …

Dodgers Clinch 4-2 Lead in World Series Against Yankees
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Clinch 4-2 Lead in World Series Against Yankees

Associated Press  

The Dodgers clinched a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series, extending their lead to 3-0 in the crucial matchup. Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer, and Walker Buehler pitched a dominant 5-hitter, striking out five batters. The Dodgers dominated the game from the start, scoring runs in the first inning and holding …

Dodgers take commanding 3-0 World Series lead over Yankees behind Walker Buehler
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers take commanding 3-0 World Series lead over Yankees behind Walker Buehler

LA Times  

At the start of the fifth inning Monday night, the Yankee Stadium scoreboard implored a quiet crowd in the Bronx. “This,” teammate Mookie Betts said, “is the real Walker Buehler.” “Guys like,” manager Dave Roberts added, “you can essentially throw away the regular season and know that you’re going to get the best of them in the postseason.” Now, the …

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, extending their lead to 2-0 in the series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing only one hit over 6 1/3 innings. Freddie Freeman hit two home runs, including a walk-off grand slam, to lead the Dodgers to victory. The Dodgers will look …

Dodgers' Buehler to Start Game 3 in World Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Buehler to Start Game 3 in World Series

Associated Press  

Walker Buehler will start Game 3 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He has made two postseason starts for the Dodgers this fall, both on the road. He has been a mainstay of the Dodgers’ rotation when healthy over the past seven years, but the 30-year-old veteran is still working his way back to full strength after …

Dodgers Overcome Yankees in Thrilling Game 2 of World Series
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers Overcome Yankees in Thrilling Game 2 of World Series

CNN  

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Despite being in control most of the game, the Yankees staged a late comeback attempt in the ninth inning but were unable to score the tying run. Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the pitching for …

Dodgers win Game 2, but will Shohei Ohtani injury complicate World Series path?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers win Game 2, but will Shohei Ohtani injury complicate World Series path?

LA Times  

In Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, Dodger Stadium fell quiet only twice. In immediate postgame tests, Roberts said Ohtani’s shoulder strength and range of motion were good, leaving the team feeling “encouraged” about his status for the rest of this Series. “But after the range of motion, the strength test, I felt much better about it.” …

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 …

Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history
2 months ago

Five most iconic moments in Dodgers-Yankees World Series history

LA Times  

New York Yankees right-hander Don Larsen delivers a pitch in the fourth inning on Oct. 8, 1956, en route to the first World Series perfect game. Don Larsen was a mediocre pitcher at best, going 81-91 with a 3.78 earned-run average in 14 seasons, and he was so bad in his first World Series start in 1956 that he was …

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 and Yankees will meet for the 12th time in World Series. How did the first 11 go?
2 months ago

Dodgers and Yankees will meet for the 12th time in World Series. How did the first 11 go?

LA Times  

Dolf Camilli of the Dodgers left, and Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees before the start of Game 1 of the 1941 World Series. at Yankees 3, Dodgers 2 Dodgers 3, at Yankees 2 Yankees 2, at Dodgers 1 Yankees 7, at Dodgers 4 Yankees 3, at Dodgers 1 Future Hall of Famers Yankees: Joe McCarthy, Bill Dickey, Joe …

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 …

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani hit his third postseason homer in Game 4 of the NLCS, giving the Dodgers a 3-1 lead against the Mets. He also walked three times and scored four runs, leading the NL in home runs and RBIs in his first season with the Dodgers. Ohtani's latest home run was hit at just after 9 a.m. Tokyo time, averaging …

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss
2 months ago

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss

LA Times  

The Dodgers still own this. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A. Sir, I am doubling down. “That’s how the game …

Two unsung heroes may have set up the Dodgers for success in NLCS Game 6
2 months ago

Two unsung heroes may have set up the Dodgers for success in NLCS Game 6

LA Times  

Andy Pages tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run for the Dodgers in the fourth inning of a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS on Friday. That list doubled in size Friday night when Andy Pages, a 23-year-old rookie from Cuba, hit a solo home run in the fourth inning and …

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 …

Dodgers show their might, blowing out Mets to move a win away from World Series
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers show their might, blowing out Mets to move a win away from World Series

LA Times  

When the Dodgers dug into their lineup’s playoff problems at the end of last season, they noticed a strange October trend. “I think that’s just a deeper understanding for us, understanding who we are as a team.” And over the last couple of weeks, Muncy proudly added, “We’ve had an entire lineup being able to buy into that.” On Thursday …

Shohei Ohtani adds to Dodgers postseason highlight reel with late-game moonshot
2 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani adds to Dodgers postseason highlight reel with late-game moonshot

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani perked up when he heard his name. “I told him,” Dodgers backup catcher Austin Barnes said after Ohtani’s three-run moonshot iced an 8-0 victory over the Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, “hit the ball over the fence.” “Not bad advice,” Ohtani said. “Like, ‘Today, man, over the fence.’” Ohtani beamed …

Dodgers vs. Mets Game 3: A Tale of Two Teams Locked in a Tense NLCS Battle
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers vs. Mets Game 3: A Tale of Two Teams Locked in a Tense NLCS Battle

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets clash in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, tied 1-1. Walker Buehler and Luis Severino battle on the mound, with the Dodgers holding a slight edge after three games. The series remains tightly contested, with both teams boasting strong lineups and pitching staffs. The outcome of this contest will have …

Bullpen game blows up in grand fashion as Dodgers lose to Mets in NLCS Game 2
2 months, 1 week ago

Bullpen game blows up in grand fashion as Dodgers lose to Mets in NLCS Game 2

LA Times  

In theory, the Dodgers’ decision to go with a bullpen game in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Monday made sense. In a 7-3 loss to the New York Mets in Game 2, the Dodgers’ record-tying 33-inning postseason scoreless streak ended quickly — and in calamitous fashion. “Obviously,” Knack said, “I didn’t set the tone very well …

Small-ball strategy pays off: Why Dodgers are embracing sacrifice bunts vs. Mets
2 months, 1 week ago

Small-ball strategy pays off: Why Dodgers are embracing sacrifice bunts vs. Mets

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a hit by Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the NLCS against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Sunday night. It was exactly 36 years ago Tuesday that Kirk Gibson hit his famous walk-off home run off Dennis Eckersley and hobbled around the …

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, 1 week 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 …

Hernández: Don't overthink it, Dodgers. Game 5 should be a bullpen game
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hernández: Don't overthink it, Dodgers. Game 5 should be a bullpen game

LA Times  

This worked, and nothing else has. For the Dodgers, the deciding game of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Friday should be a bullpen game. Bullpen games aren’t a sustainable remedy for their starting-pitching problems, as the relievers would be quickly spent if eight of them pitched in every game. “We’ve said it all year: …

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bullpen will be tasked with saving battered and bruised Dodgers in Game 4

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas speaks with a team trainer after leaving in the third inning of Game 3 of the NLDS against the Padres on Tuesday night. “We can’t look at the mountain — we just have to look at the task at hand, and that’s one pitch at a time,” Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts said after Tuesday night’s …

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers' starting pitching mistakes could mean another NLDS exit

LA Times  

The point again feels redundant at this stage, but it’s nonetheless worth repeating because it’s the reason why the Dodgers are on the verge of another divisional-round elimination: Their starting pitching is atrocious. Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore The Dodgers’ lack of fury and energy in their loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of …

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 …

Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres

LA Times  

For the second time in three postseasons, the Dodgers showed up at San Diego’s Petco Park on a cool October night brimming with confidence, riding on emotion, stung by skepticism, ready for revenge. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres The Dodgers were unable to wrestle back control of the NLDS from the San …

Fernando Tatis Jr. caps big inning, Padres hold on to capture NLDS edge: Takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Fernando Tatis Jr. caps big inning, Padres hold on to capture NLDS edge: Takeaways

New York Times  

SAN DIEGO — Behind a 6-5 victory, the San Diego Padres are a win away from ending the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season again, and they’ll get a chance on Wednesday to do it at home, which just might be the most raucous ballpark of the postseason. David Peralta roped a two-run double down the line to give the Padres the …

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Phillies' Schwarber Extends Playoff Domination with Leadoff Homer

Associated Press  

Phillies' Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Mets, extending his playoff record. His homer came off Kodai Senga, who was a surprise starter for the Mets. Schwarber has 21 career playoff home runs in 66 games, ranking fourth behind Manny Ramirez, Jose Altuve and Bernie Williams.

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 …

Vengeful Dodgers roar to exciting NLDS-opening win over Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vengeful Dodgers roar to exciting NLDS-opening win over Padres

LA Times  

For a first act, it was deafening madness. Yes, absolutely, at least 10 more, as many as 18 more, and bring it on, more, more, more, the senses can’t get enough of what the Dodgers brought to the San Diego Padres on Saturday night in their 7-5 victory in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium. …

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year. The Los Angeles Dodgers star was followed by Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge and the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, said Major League Baseball and …

Ohtani has 2 hits to close on batting leader Arraez in Triple Crown bid as Dodgers beat Rockies 13-2
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani has 2 hits to close on batting leader Arraez in Triple Crown bid as Dodgers beat Rockies 13-2

Associated Press  

DENVER — Shohei Ohtani had two hits and raised his average to.310 in his bid to overtake batting leader Luis Arraez and become the National League’s first Triple Crown winner since 1937, helping the playoff-bound Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 13-2 on Saturday night. “It’s very unlikely but I would expect Arraez to play tomorrow,” manager Dave Roberts …

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 …

‘That’s why you keep working.’ How Mookie Betts snapped a slump at the perfect time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘That’s why you keep working.’ How Mookie Betts snapped a slump at the perfect time

LA Times  

Mookie Betts hits a two-run single in the seventh inning for the Dodgers in a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. “That’s why you keep working, because you never know.” Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts celebrates with first base coach Clayton McCullough after hitting a seventh inning RBI single at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. Betts went hitless in …

Dodgers edge second-place Padres 4-3, can clinch NL West with win in series finale
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers edge second-place Padres 4-3, can clinch NL West with win in series finale

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani singled in the go-ahead run before stealing his 56th base of the season in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Wednesday night to move within a victory of clinching the NL West. “We’re definitely going to bring the same energy tomorrow and keep going like that.” …

Who else? Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to verge of division title
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Who else? Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to verge of division title

LA Times  

A night earlier, he was stranded in the on-deck circle by an astounding triple play that pushed the Dodgers’ division title hopes to the brink. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani shouts after hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. “He’s the best player in baseball, you never think he’s going to …

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Cody Bellinger tripled, singled twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night. Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer of the season and Bryce Harper hit his 30th for the Phillies, who clinched their first NL East title in 13 years on Monday night. Philadelphia can also clinch home …

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 …

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs
3 months ago

This Date in Baseball - Albert Pujols becomes fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career HRs

Associated Press  

Sept. 23 1908 — In a crucial game with the Chicago Cubs, Fred Merkle of the New York Giants failed to touch second base as the apparent winning run crossed home plate. 1952 — The Brooklyn Dodgers clinched the NL title, the first time since 1948 that the pennant wasn’t decided in the season’s final game. 1992 — Bip Roberts …

Angels’ four-run rally in ninth inning just enough to beat the Astros
3 months ago

Angels’ four-run rally in ninth inning just enough to beat the Astros

LA Times  

Angels shortstop Zach Neto celebrates after hitting a three-run double during the ninth inning against the Astros on Sunday. Zach Neto hit two home runs and drove in six, and the Angels came from behind twice to beat the Houston Astros 9-8 on Sunday. The Angels trailed 4-0 in the sixth before scoring two runs in back-to-back innings, and then …

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card
3 months ago

Olson hits tiebreaking homer and Braves beat Marlins 6-2 to stay 2 back of Mets for wild card

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Matt Olson broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday to stay two games behind the New York Mets for the last National League wild card. Atlanta starter Max Fried allowed two runs — one earned — and five hits over six innings. “It’s the time of …

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 …

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