Dominant 9th Inning Leads Dodgers to Victory! 
What a thrilling game, fellow Dodgers fans! Our boys in blue stormed back with an incredible 9th inning, turning a tight game into a 9-2 rout over the Braves! Let’s dive into the highlights!Early Struggles for Both Teams 
The game started off as a pitcher’s duel with both teams failing to score in the first four innings. Our ace pitchers were holding the Braves at bay, and although we had some chances, we just couldn’t capitalize early on. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman all had their swings, but they too were kept off the board. It wasn’t until the bottom of the 3rd that the Braves managed to score, taking a 2-0 lead.Fighting Back 
Our Dodgers showed resilience! In the top of the 5th, Max Muncy singled to right, followed by a Gavin Lux walk. This set up an opportunity that Ohtani seized with a clutch double, finally putting us on the board as Muncy scored. However, despite our best efforts, we still trailed 2-1 going into the 7th inning.Tying it Up and Building Momentum 
In the 7th inning, Andy Pages and Ohtani played pivotal roles. With two outs, Ohtani doubled to right, allowing Pages to fly around the bases and tie the game 2-2. This shift in momentum clearly rattled the Braves as we headed into the final innings deadlocked.Explosive 9th Inning 
The top of the 9th was pure magic! Will Smith tripled to right, setting the stage. With two outs and Ohtani walked intentionally, it was Betts who stepped up and delivered with a single to left, scoring Smith and giving us a 3-2 lead. But we didn’t stop there! Freddie Freeman came through with a single to left, capitalizing on an error by the left fielder Jarred Kelenic, which allowed both Ohtani and Betts to score. Then, Teoscar Hernandez blasted a two-run homer to center, extending the lead to 7-2. But the fireworks weren’t over! Tommy Edman and Muncy capped off the inning with back-to-back homers, bringing the score to 9-2!
Closing it Out with Style 
With such a commanding lead, Brusdar Graterol took the mound and sealed the deal. The Braves couldn’t muster anything against him, with Gio Urshela, Whit Merrifield, and Michael Harris II all failing to get on base.Final Score: Dodgers 9, Braves 2. What a game! Let’s keep this momentum going as we continue our quest for another championship! Go Dodgers!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Braves (September 15th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 |