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Betts Powers Dodgers to Series Sweep
20 Aug
Summary
- Mookie Betts delivered a game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning.
- Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep against the Rockies.
- Rockies starter Kyle Freeland exited with neck tightness in the fourth.
Mookie Betts drove in the go-ahead run with an RBI single in the 10th inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. This win completed a three-game sweep for the Dodgers.
Kiké Hernández also hit a home run, and Kyle Tucker added two hits to the Dodgers' winning effort. The Rockies' comeback was highlighted by Mickey Moniak's two-run homer in the seventh inning, which tied the game.
Colorado faced a setback when starting pitcher Kyle Freeland left the game in the fourth inning with neck tightness. He had allowed four runs on six hits. Rookie Mark Manfredi made his major league debut against Shohei Ohtani after replacing Freeland.
Freddie Freeman's sacrifice fly scored the go-ahead run in the 10th, and Betts followed with his decisive single. Tanner Scott closed out the game for his 18th save.
