Dodgers Secure Series Split Against Giants with 5-2 Victory
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-2, salvaging a split in their four-game series. Pitcher Emmet Sheehan recorded six innings, allowing two earned runs, while Will Smith hit a leadoff home run and Teoscar Hernandez contributed three extra-base hits.
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Thursday, earning a split in their four-game series. Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan completed six innings, striking out six batters and allowing two hits and two earned runs.
Giants hitter Jung Hoo Lee hit a two-run inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning, tying the game at 2-2. Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez misplayed the ball, allowing Lee to score.
Offensively, Will Smith, batting leadoff for the first time in his career, hit a solo home run in the first inning. Hernandez contributed offensively, going 3-for-4 with three extra-base hits and one run scored. The Dodgers totaled five runs on eight hits. Manager Dave Roberts rested Shohei Ohtani from hitting and Mookie Betts from the lineup for the contest.
The Dodgers next face the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series.
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