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Smith's Leadoff Blast Fuels Dodgers to Victory
15 May
Summary
- Will Smith hit his first career leadoff home run.
- Alex Call delivered a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth.
- The Dodgers reclaimed sole possession of first place in the NL West.
Will Smith ignited the Los Angeles Dodgers with his first career leadoff home run on Thursday night, sparking a 5-2 win against the San Francisco Giants. The timely hit came while Shohei Ohtani was given a night off due to an offensive slump.
In the critical sixth inning, pinch-hitter Alex Call delivered a tiebreaking two-run single, driving in Max Muncy and Teoscar Hernández. Miguel Rojas followed with another RBI single, extending the Dodgers' lead.
The Giants had briefly tied the game in the fifth inning with a two-run inside-the-park homer from Jung Hoo Lee off Emmet Sheehan. However, Sheehan pitched six strong innings, allowing only two runs and striking out six.
Tanner Scott closed out the game in the ninth for his fourth save, preserving the Dodgers' victory. This win propelled the Dodgers back to the sole lead in the NL West and ensured they avoided losing a home series to the Giants.
