LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam within the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Purple Sox 4-1 on Friday night time.
Miguel Vargas walked earlier than Zack Kelly received Chris Taylor to strike out trying. Brennan Bernardino (3-3) relieved and gave up a double contained in the left-filed wish to Shohei Ohtani. Will Smith was walked to load the bases, setting the stage for Freeman, who hit his fifteenth homer of the season.
“It was the chance to drive in runs, that’s all I care about,” Freeman mentioned. “You’ll be able to stroll stroll all of the folks you need. It’s a part of the sport. It’s technique. Sinkerballer, throw a sinker in and I can roll it over for a double play. It’s the precise transfer. Generally, it doesn’t work.”
Dodger Stadium was shaking to chants of “Freddie! Freddie!” after Freeman’s seventh profession grand slam — second this season. Followers needed a curtain name and Freeman waved from the highest of the dugout steps.
The Dodgers, who misplaced six of seven earlier than the All-Star break, had as many hits within the eighth inning — two — as that they had mixed within the pervious seven innings.
Ryan Yarbrough (4-2) earned the win after permitting one hit in a scoreless eighth and Daniel Hudson earned earned his fifth save after giving up one hit within the ninth.
All-Star sport MVP Jarren Duran hit a solo residence run off Gavin Stone within the fifth inning to provide the Purple Sox a 1-0 lead. It was his eleventh homer.
Purple Sox starter Nick Pivetta held the Dodgers scoreless on two hits by means of six innings. He confronted simply 21 batters, three over the minimal.
Ohtani struck out swinging within the first, third and sixth innings earlier than his hit within the eighth.
Gavin Stone, the Dodgers’ chief with 9 wins on the break, gave up one run and 6 hits in 5 innings. It’s the eighth time this season he’s allowed only one earned run or fewer.
“Felt good. We ended the primary half with a rocky finish,” Stone mentioned. “Beginning off good within the second half was actually necessary.”
Vargas made a pleasant defensive play within the eighth inning, catching a ball hit to brief left discipline by Rafael Devers after which doubled off Tyler O’Neill at first base. It was a play that received the in any other case quiet crowd again into the sport.
The Purple Sox had received three of their 4 video games earlier than the All-Star break.
DAD DUTY
Freeman mentioned he’ll get to listen to about his grand slam on the automobile experience residence along with his son, Charlie.
“The very first thing he’s going to ask is that if I needed to do interviews,” Freeman mentioned. “He is aware of if I do good I’ve to do interviews. That’s the best way of a 7-year-old.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Purple Sox: INF Tristan Casas (torn rib cartilage) didn’t journey with the workforce to Los Angeles. He’s been out since April 21 and there’s nonetheless no return date however supervisor Alex Cora mentioned he’s “nonetheless far” from occurring a rehab task. … INF Trevor Story (shoulder surgical procedure) was with the Purple Sox in Los Angeles and instructed reporters he’s not ruling out a possible return.
Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw (left shoulder surgical procedure) has but to pitch this season however made his second rehab begin on Friday. Supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned he may make his subsequent begin with the Dodgers. … RHP Joe Kelly (proper posterior shoulder sprain) was activated after being out since Might 5. RHP Tyler Glasnow (again tightness) threw a 3-inning simulated sport and after yet another bullpen, expects to begin towards the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. … INF/OF Mookie Betts (fractured left hand), can have one other X-ray in a few days to verify bones are therapeutic correctly.
UP NEXT
Purple Sox: RHP Brayan Bello (10-5, 5.32 ERA) received a win in his final begin earlier than the All-Star break, permitting three earned runs in 6 1/3 innings towards Kansas Metropolis. He allowed two residence runs however earned his tenth victory.
Dodgers: LHP Justin Wrobleski (0-1, 6.30 ERA) was promoted June 22 and can make his third main league begin. He gave up two residence runs in 5 innings within the Dodgers’ extra-innings loss to Detroit final Saturday.
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