Phillies Secure 6-2 Win Over Dodgers Amid 5.2 Magnitude Southern California Earthquake

Aug 7, 2024, 04:50 AM

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Southern California on Tuesday night, with its epicenter near Mettler in Kern County. The quake, which occurred at 9:09 pm, was felt across the Los Angeles region, including at Dodger Stadium during a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite the tremor, the Phillies emerged victorious with a 6-2 win over the Dodgers, ending Los Angeles' three-game winning streak. Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning, with Schwarber's homer traveling an estimated 420 feet. Cristopher Sánchez delivered a strong pitching performance for the Phillies, who now hold a 67-46 record. The earthquake triggered at least 31 aftershocks, but there were no reports of major damage.