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Dodgers defeat Diamondbacks with Hernandez's go-ahead run in ninth inning
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    Dodgers defeat Diamondbacks with Hernandez’s go-ahead run in ninth inning

    LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for his third RBI of the game, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Tuesday night.

    The Dodgers scored two runs with two outs to salvage a game in which they owned leads of 2-0 and 4-3.

    Paul Sewald (0-1) struck out Gavin Lux and Shohei Ohtani before Will Smith doubled to center on a ball that caromed off the wall. Smith scored the tying run on Freddie Freeman’s double to right, handing Sewald his first blown save in 12 chances this season.

    Joc Pederson’s solo shot on an 0-2 pitch from Evan Phillips (1-0) in the top of the ninth put Arizona ahead, 5-4.

    The D-backs tied the game in the eighth. Gabriel Moreno walked and pinch-hitter Jake McCarthy followed with a bunt single to reliever Blake Treinen, who was slow to field the ball. Moreno scored the go-ahead run on Treinen’s throwing error to second.

    In the seventh, Ohtani blasted a two-run drive that lifted the Dodgers to a 4-3 lead. His 27th homer of the season traveled 433 feet to right-center on Japanese Heritage Night. Lux, who drew a leadoff walk from Justin Martinez, also scored.

    The sellout crowd of 52,931 responded with cheers and chants of “MVP!” for the two-time AL MVP.

    Ohtani fouled a pitch off his right foot leading off the third, flipping his bat as he grimaced in pain. Two trainers and manager Dave Roberts came out to check on him. Ohtani did a small sprint toward first to test out his foot and stayed in the game.

    Ketel Marte’s go-ahead RBI single in the seventh gave the D-backs a 3-2 lead.

    The D-backs had just two runners on base — both via walk — through three innings. Then they got to Bobby Miller with four consecutive hits in the fourth. Christian Walker’s 18th homer, a 402-foot shot to centre, tied it at 2.

    It was Walker’s 15th career homer at Dodger Stadium, all since 2018 and more than any other visiting player in that time. He tied Cody Bellinger for the most homers in any player’s first 40 games at the third-oldest ballpark in the majors.

    Hernandez’s first two RBIs gave the Dodgers a 2-0 lead. He doubled home Ohtani with two outs in the first. Hernández drove in Smith when he grounded into a fielder’s choice to pitcher Ryne Nelson in the third.

    Joe Mantiply started the bullpen game for the D-backs.

    TRAINER’S ROOM

    D-backs: Placed LHP Jordan Montgomery (right knee inflammation) on 10-day IL, a day before his scheduled start. … Reinstated OF Alek Thomas (strained left hamstring) and C Gabriel Moreno (left thumb sprain) from the IL.

    Dodgers: INF Mookie Betts (broken hand) threw and ran. … LHP Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) will throw a bullpen Wednesday and could make his next rehab start soon. … RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (strained rotator cuff) is pain-free, but there’s no timetable for him to resume throwing. 

    UP NEXT

    The D-backs had not announced a starter for Wednesday against stellar Dodgers rookie RHP Gavin Stone (9-2, 2.73 ERA), who is coming off a shutout against the Chicago White Sox.

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    In a thrilling matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dodgers emerged victorious with a go-ahead run in the ninth inning courtesy of Enrique Hernandez. The game was a back-and-forth battle between the two National League West rivals, with both teams showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess.

    The Diamondbacks struck first, taking an early lead with a solo home run in the second inning. However, the Dodgers quickly responded with a two-run shot of their own in the fourth inning to tie the game. The score remained deadlocked until the eighth inning when the Diamondbacks regained the lead with a clutch RBI single.

    With time running out, the Dodgers rallied in the ninth inning, loading the bases with no outs. Hernandez stepped up to the plate and delivered a clutch hit, driving in the go-ahead run and giving the Dodgers a 4-3 lead. The Diamondbacks were unable to mount a comeback in the bottom of the ninth, sealing the victory for the Dodgers.

    Hernandez’s heroics were a testament to his clutch performance under pressure, as he came through in a crucial moment to secure the win for his team. The Dodgers’ victory not only showcased their resilience and determination but also solidified their position as a formidable contender in the National League.

    Overall, the game was a thrilling display of baseball at its finest, with both teams leaving it all on the field in pursuit of victory. The Dodgers’ triumph over the Diamondbacks with Hernandez’s go-ahead run in the ninth inning will surely be remembered as a memorable moment in the ongoing rivalry between these two talented teams.