Dodgers’ supporting cast steals spotlight from Mookie and Freddie in win over Seattle
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Dodgers’ supporting cast steals spotlight from Mookie and Freddie in win over Seattle

LA Times  

Miguel Rojas celebrates with Jason Heyward after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night at T-Mobile Park. After the Mariners chipped away later, getting back within one by scoring three times against the Dodgers’ own rookie starter, Bobby Miller, in 5 ⅔ innings, it was the middle part of the L.A. order that delivered again in the eighth, with Martinez lining a critical two-out, two-strike single the other way to score an insurance run. Miller struck out seven in a stressful 91-pitch outing, experiencing the kind of high-pressure environment he’ll encounter as — according to Roberts’ pregame comments — the Dodgers’ likely Game 1 or Game 2 playoff starter. “We got some good options back there.” Still, the most important playoff previews came courtesy of the Dodgers’ middle three hitters, who provided the kind of high-leverage production that can overcome pitching deficiencies, prop up an otherwise top-heavy lineup, and just maybe prolong the club’s upcoming postseason run.

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