Los Angeles Dodgers Defeat Seattle Mariners 8-4, Complete Three-Game Sweep
Game Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, completing a three-game sweep. Max Muncy's three-run double highlighted a five-run fifth inning for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers took an early 1-0 lead in the first inning on a sacrifice fly by Gavin Lux. The Mariners tied the game in the third inning on a solo home run by Mitch Haniger.
The Dodgers regained the lead in the fifth inning on Muncy's double. The Mariners got within one run in the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by Ty France, but the Dodgers added two more runs in the seventh inning on a home run by Will Smith.
The Mariners scored one final run in the ninth inning on a single by Julio Rodriguez, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dodgers' lead.
Expert Recap and Game Analysis
The Dodgers' victory was their fifth in a row and improved their record to 70-42. The Mariners, meanwhile, fell to 54-58.
The Dodgers' offense was led by Muncy, who finished the game 2-for-4 with three RBIs. Smith also had a big game, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored.
The Mariners' offense was led by Haniger, who finished the game 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. France also had a good game, going 2-for-4 with two RBIs.
The Dodgers' bullpen was solid, allowing just one run in four innings of work. The Mariners' bullpen, on the other hand, allowed four runs in four innings of work.
The Dodgers will now head to San Francisco to take on the Giants in a three-game series. The Mariners will head home to Seattle to take on the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series.
Key Stats
- Dodgers: 8-for-32 (.250) with runners in scoring position
- Mariners: 3-for-16 (.188) with runners in scoring position
- Dodgers: 1 error
- Mariners: 0 errors
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