Los Angeles Dodgers tops Philadelphia Phillies 9-5
Game Summary
Los Angeles Dodgers topped Philadelphia Phillies 9-5. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Los Angeles Dodgers's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 8th. Los Angeles Dodgers pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Dalton Rushing led Los Angeles Dodgers's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Jack Dreyer threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Alec Bohm led Philadelphia Phillies's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Philadelphia Phillies reliever Alex McFarlane threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Eric Lauer: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB (91 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 2 ER, 4 K (ERA 4.91).
Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola: 5.1 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (85 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen ERA 9.82 (3.7 IP, 4 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Los Angeles Dodgers: 11 H, 9 RBI (team AVG 0.314). 6 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Freddie Freeman (3-for-4), Tommy Edman (3-for-4, 3 RBI), Dalton Rushing (2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI).
Philadelphia Phillies: 6 H, 4 RBI (team AVG 0.231). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: Alec Bohm (2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI).
Cleanup cold: Bryce Harper (0-for-3), Edmundo Sosa (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.