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4mo ago

Dodgers Dominate Marlins 15-2, Extend Winning Streak to Four Games

Shohei Ohtani’s leadoff homer, Teoscar Hernandez’s four RBIs, and Matt Sauer’s first MLB win highlight Los Angeles’s offensive surge and bullpen strategy.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of their game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers collected 18 hits and eight walks in a 15-2 rout. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run during the first inning of a game against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani hit a first-pitch leadoff home run, his second of the season and 14th of his career, setting the tone for the Dodgers’ explosive offense.
  • Teoscar Hernandez led the Dodgers with four hits, including two doubles, and four RBIs, bringing his season total to a league-leading 31 RBIs.
  • Rookie pitcher Matt Sauer, recalled from the minors earlier in the day, earned his first major league win with a five-inning, one-run relief performance.
  • The Dodgers tallied 18 hits and have scored 39 runs over their four-game winning streak, averaging 9.8 runs per game during this stretch.
  • Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara struggled in his sixth start post-Tommy John surgery, allowing seven runs in 2⅔ innings and raising his ERA to 8.31.