LOS ANGELES – In a thrilling game at Dodger Stadium, the Milwaukee Brewers’ catcher William Contreras may have won the All-Star voting over Will Smith, but it was Smith who stole the show by hitting three home runs. The Dodgers ended up with an 8-5 victory over the Brewers, thanks to Freddie Freeman’s two-run single and Teoscar Hernandez’s RBI double in the eighth inning.
Shohei Ohtani, who celebrated his 30th birthday, struggled in the game with a career-long streak of six consecutive strikeouts. Despite Ohtani’s performance, the Dodgers’ starting pitching remained a concern, as Tyler Glasnow gave up five runs in the fourth inning, marking the seventh game in a row that Dodgers’ starters have underperformed.
However, Glasnow’s six-inning outing was a bright spot for the Dodgers, as he became the first starter to reach six innings in seven games. The Brewers took advantage of Glasnow’s struggles by scoring five runs in the fourth inning, fueled by a grand slam from Rhys Hoskins.
Smith played a crucial role in the Dodgers’ victory, hitting three home runs in a game for the first time in his career. Miguel Vargas also contributed with a two-run home run, tying the game in the seventh inning. Freeman’s two-run single and Hernandez’s RBI double in the eighth inning sealed the win for the Dodgers.
The Brewers’ strong offensive performance in the fourth inning was not enough to overcome the Dodgers’ late-game rally. Smith’s impressive display of power at the plate ultimately proved to be the difference-maker in the game. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup.
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