The Dodgers faced off against the New York Mets in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday. They took full advantage of an explosive fifth inning, scoring eight runs to shut out the Mets 10-0. This victory came just three games after the Dodgers were shut out themselves for the first time this season.
Tyler Glasnow started his sixth game of the season for the Dodgers and dominated, allowing no runs through eight innings. He showcased his strong pitching, striking out 10 batters and not allowing any walks. Glasnow’s performance included facing the minimum through the first two innings and striking out seven batters in the latter half of the game. He also became the first Dodgers starter in 2024 to pitch at least 100 pitches in a game.
The Dodgers’ offense came alive in the fifth inning. Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer, marking his fifth home run of the season and surpassing Hideki Matsui for the most career home runs by a Japanese-born player. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith contributed with key hits, resulting in an eight-run inning for the Dodgers.
Overall, Ohtani, Freeman, Smith, and Pages had a stellar performance, going 7-14 with two home runs, nine RBIs, and six runs scored. This victory was a turnaround from the previous day’s frustrating loss, as the Dodgers capitalized on scoring opportunities, going 5-11 with runners in scoring position.
Game Summary:
– Home runs: Ohtani (5), Pages (1)
– Winning Pitcher: Tyler Glasnow (4-1) – 8 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K, 101 pitches
– Losing Pitcher: Adrian Houser (0-2) – 4+ IP, 7 H, 8 ER, 4 BB, 3 K, 81 pitches
Next Game:
The Dodgers will hit the road for their second away series of the season, traveling to Washington D.C. to face the Nationals in a three-game series. James Paxton is set to start for the Dodgers on Tuesday against Patrick Corbin (3:45 p.m. PT, SportsNet LA).
