Regardless of some key accidents to the beginning rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers got here via with one other massive week because the common season entered its closing month. The Dodgers gained 4 of six video games final week, as they took on the Arizona Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Angels, and Cleveland Guardians.
Listed here are Dodgers Nation’s prime 10 performs of the week:
10. Shohei Ohtani Triples In Angel Stadium Return
Ohtani returned to Angel Stadium for the primary time within the common season since he departed for the Dodgers in free company final December. In his first recreation again on the place the place he grew to become a two-time American League MVP, Ohtani recorded a triple. He completed the sport with two runs, one hit, one stroll, and one RBI.
9. Max Muncy Begins Stellar Double Play
In opposition to the Cleveland Guardians, Max Muncy made a leaping catch earlier than throwing the baseball to Freddie Freeman to earn a double play.
8. Landon Knack’s Profession Excessive of 8 Ok’s
Amid a slew of accidents to the Dodgers’ beginning rotation, Landon Knack stepped up. In his return to the Dodgers, Knack allowed three hits and two earned runs whereas putting out eight. The Dodgers had been unable to get the win, however Knack got here via for the crew on Friday.
7. Shohei Ohtani Swipes 3 Bases In opposition to D-Backs
Throughout final Monday’s recreation towards the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ohtani stole three bases throughout the 11-6 win over their Nationwide League West rivals. The efficiency introduced Ohtani’s stolen base depend to 46 on the season, as he shoots for the primary 50/50 season in MLB historical past.
6. Freddie Freeman’s Multi-HR Sport
Additionally towards the Diamondbacks final Monday, Freeman hit two dwelling runs within the win. Freeman highlighted a lineup that went off that day, recording two dwelling runs, two runs, and 5 RBIs as he hit homers within the third and eighth innings.
5. Pitcher of the Week: Jack Flaherty
Flaherty began two video games for the Dodgers, and got here via for the crew regardless of the scorching warmth wave. Over 13 innings pitched, Flaherty allowed 9 hits, one earned run, and three walks whereas putting out 13. The Dodgers earned wins in each of Flaherty’s begins, towards the Diamondbacks and Guardians.
4. Teoscar Hernández 5-Hit Sport
Final Monday towards the Diamondbacks proved to be a prolific recreation for extra than simply Ohtani and Flaherty. Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández recorded 5 hits on 5 at-bats whereas incomes two runs. This was one in all Hernández’s finest performances since becoming a member of the Dodgers final winter.
3. Dodgers’ 6-Run 1st Inning
Speak about a scorching begin! Throughout Saturday’s win over the Guardians, the Dodgers recorded six of their seven runs of the day within the first inning. Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, Miguel Rojas, and Andy Pages all recorded runs throughout the recreation, because the Dodgers’ first inning set them up for victory.
2. Shohei Ohtani Information MLB’s First Ever 46/46 Season
Since turning into the quickest participant in MLB historical past to report 40 dwelling runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season, Ohtani continues to increase his streak. After hitting two dwelling runs and stealing three bases final week, Ohtani now has 46 dwelling runs and 46 stolen bases on the season. He’s now 4 dwelling runs and 4 stolen bases away from the primary 50/50 season in MLB historical past.
1. Mookie Betts’ Clutch 3-Run Residence Run
Main 3-2 within the prime of the tenth inning, the Angels opted to deliberately stroll Shohei Ohtani and as a substitute pitch to Mookie Betts. Angels supervisor Ron Washington insisted this was no slight to Betts, however Betts made the Angels pay anyway by hitting a three-run dwelling run to present the Dodgers the clear lead and eventual win.
Photograph Credit score: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Pictures
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