Dodgers Execute Late-Inning Rally for Thrilling Victory

LOS ANGELES: The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a narrow 7-6 victory over the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday evening, boosting their season record to 19 wins and 10 losses.

The Dodgers achieved victory by scoring twice in the eighth inning, completing a comeback after trailing earlier.

Shohei Ohtani maintained his high level of performance, hitting 2-for-3 with a double, one RBI, and scoring two runs.

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman delivered crucial hits, while rookie Andy Pages had a significant impact with two hits, one run, and one RBI.

Freeman drove in a critical run during the Dodgers’ late surge. Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández each added two hits, and Michael Conforto contributed one hit, illustrating the widespread contributions from the Dodgers’ lineup.

Starting pitcher Dustin May pitched 5.1 innings for Los Angeles, conceding five hits and three earned runs while recording four strikeouts.

The bullpen remained solid, with Anthony Banda and Evan Phillips delivering strong performances. Phillips earned the win, Tanner Scott secured a hold, and Kirby Yates closed the game in the ninth for the save.

The Marlins, now with a 12-16 season record, presented a strong challenge and held a lead going into the seventh inning. Despite scoring two runs in the top of the eighth, they were unable to defend against the Dodgers’ late-game rally.

This comeback win extends the Dodgers’ positive momentum early in the season, while the Marlins aim to recover after a close defeat on the road.