What a Thrilling Comeback! Dodgers Top Rockies 6-5!
Last night's game was a rollercoaster, but our Boys in Blue pulled off an incredible comeback to secure a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies! Let’s dive into the highlights.Rocky Start but Strong Finish
The game started off shaky with the Rockies scoring three runs in the first inning. Charlie Blackmon flied out, but hits from Ezequiel Tovar, Ryan McMahon, and Michael Toglia had us on edge early on. Our pitcher struggled with a wild pitch that let Tovar and McMahon advance, and an infield single from Brendan Rodgers brought in two more runs. But our relief pitchers, starting with Kelly, did a good job containing further damage.Big Time Plays! Homers Galore!
Despite being down, the Dodgers didn’t back down. Teoscar Hernández got us started with a bomb to center in the 4th inning. Then, in the 7th inning, Enrique Hernández blasted a 2-run homer to left-center, pulling us closer to the Rockies. Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts were on fire! Ohtani not only went 3-for-4 but also stole a base and smashed a clutch homer in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game. And then it was Mookie Time — Betts followed up with a walk-off homer to seal the victory!Pitchers Redeem Themselves
After a tough start, our pitchers showed resilience. Yamamoto had a rocky first inning but our bullpen was lights out. Casparius, Treinen, and company struck out important Rockies hitters later in the game, including a crucial 1-2-3 strikeout sequence in the 9th inning by Treinen. This kept us within striking distance and set the stage for our dramatic finish.Defense and Base Running on Point
Our defense was sharp after the initial hiccups. Freddie Freeman, despite grounding into a double play early on, had a key single that drove Ohtani in during the 7th inning. Let's also not forget Ohtani’s aggressive base running that had the Rockies worried most of the night! Tommy Edman and Miguel Rojas made sure to keep the defense tight as well.Clutch Performances and Team Effort
It was truly a night of clutch performances and a total team effort. Every run, every at-bat, and every defensive play mattered. With this epic win, the Dodgers continue to show why they are a force to be reckoned with. Let's keep this momentum going! Go Dodgers! ️---
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Scoreboard for Rockies @ Dodgers (September 22nd, 2024)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 0 | |
3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |