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Dodgers Mount Epic Comeback After 6-Run Deficit
3 Jul
Summary
- Dodgers erased a six-run deficit to secure a 12-7 win.
- Starter Roki Sasaki allowed six earned runs in three innings.
- The bullpen held the Padres to one run over five innings.
The Los Angeles Dodgers demonstrated incredible resilience Thursday night, orchestrating a dramatic 12-7 comeback victory over the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. The team faced an early six-run deficit after just two innings, a hole typically signaling an uphill battle.
Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki had a difficult outing, surrendering six earned runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings, including three home runs. Following Sasaki's departure, the Dodgers' bullpen was instrumental in stifling the Padres' offense. Relievers combined for five innings of relief, allowing only three hits and one run while striking out six, keeping the deficit manageable.
The Dodgers' offense began its surge in the bottom of the second with Dalton Rushing's two-run homer. They continued to chip away, adding two more runs in the third. The pivotal moment arrived in the fourth inning when Andy Pages' two-run double tied the game, followed by Mookie Betts' go-ahead RBI double. Max Muncy also contributed with an RBI single in the frame, capping a four-run outburst that gave the Dodgers the lead.
Los Angeles extended their advantage in the sixth and eighth innings, with Dalton Rushing capping his impressive performance with an RBI single. Rushing finished 4-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored, playing a crucial role in the Dodgers' significant comeback win.
