A Dodgers' Day in Chicago
What a game, Dodgers fans! Our boys in blue emerged victorious against the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 4-1! The bats eventually came alive, and the Dodgers' pitching staff was phenomenal in keeping the Cubs' hitters at bay!
️A Sluggish Start
The game started without much action for the Dodgers. By the end of the third inning, we were still trailing 1-0 thanks to a run-scoring double by the Cubs' Miguel Amaya in the second inning. Both Shohei Ohtani and Tommy Edman struggled to get on base, while the Cubs kept us at zero. However, we knew that it was only a matter of time before the Dodgers' prowess shone through!
The Fifth Inning Breakthrough
In the fifth inning, we bared our Dodgers' fangs by exploiting Cubs' pitcher errors and showcasing some clutch hitting. With Andy Pages starting us off with a walk and Shohei Ohtani singling him to third, we were ready to pounce. Tommy Edman then delivered an RBI single to even the score, and thanks to a Cubs throwing error, we managed to sneak in another run with Teoscar Hernández putting us ahead. Will Smith added to the carnage with a crucial hit, bringing the score to 3-1. This inning essentially turned the tide of the game!
Strong Pitching and Final Flourish
Our bullpen was on cruise control, with relievers like Blake Treinen and Kyle Scott shutting down any potential Cubs’ rally. In the ninth, Shohei Ohtani led off with a double and came home on Teoscar Hernández's single, extending our lead further. This late surge sealed our dominance over the Cubs for a well-earned 4-1 win.Looking Ahead
The Dodgers have shown once again why they are an elite team, capable of executing under pressure and delivering results when it counts the most. Let’s keep this momentum going, Dodgers Nation!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Cubs (March 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 0 |