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Dodgers' Seven-Run Ninth Inning, Ohtani's Doubles Secure 9-2 Win Over Braves

Sep 16, 2024, 01:40 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a dramatic 9-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves, thanks to a seven-run rally in the ninth inning. Shohei Ohtani played a crucial role with multiple RBI doubles, including his 31st and 32nd of the season, tying the game at 2-2 in the seventh inning. Michael Kopech's stellar performance in the eighth inning, where he escaped a second-and-third, no-outs jam, was pivotal. Kopech has pitched 19 innings with 24 strikeouts since joining the Dodgers. The Dodgers took the lead in the ninth with contributions from Will Smith, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Teoscar Hernández, Tommy Edman, and Max Muncy each hit home runs, sealing the win. Hernández’s home run was hit at 105 MPH. The Dodgers now hold an 88-61 record and lead the NL West by 3.5 games.