The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta with a home run party

The week ended well Los Angeles DodgersBecause this Sunday, September 15th, they beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 9×2 to consolidate themselves as the leaders of the National League West Division with two weeks left in the 2024 season. Major League Baseball (MLB).

The home team, in contention for a wild card spot, took the lead in the third episode Matt Olson Received a ticket with the platforms loaded, then, Travis d'Arnaud Increased the lead with a allowed single George Soler Place the section 2×0.

But even though he was ruled out for long periods of the tournament, Los Angeles Dodgers He did not give up and in the fifth chapter Shohei Ohtani Hit his 31st double in the run Max Muncy and summarize the difference. A gap was tied in the top of the seventh, when the Japanese again scored a two-base hit to score Will Smith to tie the contest at two runs apiece.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers eventually took advantage

However, the Californians' biggest offensive festival took place at the top of the ninth episode. Just when it looked like they were going to extra innings came the California bats.

Open the way Mookie BetsYar drove in Smith to end the tie. However, it was the start of a rally that was extended by Freddie Freeman and back-to-back home runs. Dioscar HernandezTommy Edman and Max Muncy respectively.

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Then, with morale through the roof, Venezuela By Bristol Greater Gio took Urshela out and stood on the mound to retire Whit Merrifield and both. Michael Harris To seal success.

now, Los Angeles Dodgers They have an 88-61 record, putting themselves 3.5 games ahead of the San Diego Padres and 5.0. Arizona Diamondbacks. At the same time, Atlanta Braves It now has the same record as its main rival, the New York Mets (81-68), in the race for the National League wild card.