Seattle MarinersvsLos Angeles Dodgers
SEA 2/LAD 4
Things to say
The Dodgers beat the Mariners 4-2 at Dodger Stadium.
01
opener
Dodgers took it 4-2 at home. Tight game the whole way. Seattle just couldn't get anything going against the heart of the order.
02
key player
LA's starter was the story. Went deep into the game, kept the WHIP low, and never let the Mariners square him up.
03
hot take
Seattle's got the pitching but that lineup is a problem. Two runs isn't beating anybody in July.
04
deep cut
Watch the bullpen usage there. LA didn't go to the pen early for once and it paid off, let the starter finish his work.
05
exit
Anyway, Dodgers are rolling at 68-40. Curious if Seattle can bounce back tomorrow or if this series is already slipping away.
The recap
Dodgers took care of business at home, edging the Mariners 4-2 to keep rolling at 68-40. Seattle hung around and kept it a two-run game, but LA's bullpen slammed the door late and the heart of the order did just enough damage to pull away.
The M's, now under .500 at 53-56, couldn't string enough together against the good arms in Chavez Ravine. Getaway day, and the Dodgers send Seattle home with a loss.