Dodgers Start Strong in the 1st
The Dodgers came out swinging in the first inning. Shohei Ohtani doubled to right to get things started, and after Mookie Betts grounded out, Freddie Freeman launched a two-run homer to left center, bringing Ohtani home.
Despite a couple of strikeouts, the Dodgers managed to take a 2-0 lead early on.Diamondbacks Fight Back
The Diamondbacks quickly responded in the bottom of the 1st inning. A double from Geraldo Perdomo and some strategic plays brought their score to 2, tying the game. Even so, the Dodgers were ready to keep battling!Dodgers Extend the Lead in the 2nd
The 2nd inning saw the Dodgers extend their lead. Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, and Miguel Rojas all contributed to score three more runs thanks to timely hits and smart baserunning. By the end of the inning, the Dodgers were up 5-2.
Diamondbacks Keep It Close
Not to be outdone, the Diamondbacks answered with a solo home run from Corbin Carroll and a couple of well-executed plays to bring the score to 5-5 by the end of the 3rd inning. This was shaping up to be a real nail-biter!Pitching Duel in the Middle Innings
The 4th and 5th innings turned into a pitching duel, with both teams unable to score. Impressive relief pitching from the Dodgers' bullpen held the Diamondbacks at bay, while the D-backs' pitchers did their part to keep the game tied. Tension was high!
Freeman's Steady Bat and Ohtani's Clutch Homer
In the 6th inning, Max Muncy scored on a wild pitch, putting the Dodgers back on top 6-5. Then, in the 7th, Will Smith crushed a three-run homer, extending the lead to 9-5. Ohtani added his own solo homer in the 8th, making it 10-5.
Dramatic Finish in the 9th
The Diamondbacks didn’t go down without a fight. They scored four runs in a furious 9th inning comeback attempt. However, Alex Banda closed it out to secure a 10-9 win for the Dodgers. Phew! What a rollercoaster!Final Thoughts
Dodgers fans, we can breathe a sigh of relief! Despite the dramatic end, our boys held on for a thrilling 10-9 victory. Freeman, Ohtani, and Smith all came up huge. Let's carry this momentum forward!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Diamondbacks (August 31st, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
| 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 |