Teoscar Hernández smashed a two-run homer in the sixth inning, while Gavin Stone continued the streak of strong starts for the Dodgers. With this performance, Los Angeles secured a 3-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, wrapping up an impressive unbeaten six-game homestand.
The Dodgers have now extended their winning streak to seven games, marking their best streak of the season. They have won 14 out of their last 16 games.
Manager Dave Roberts highlighted the importance of timely hitting, stating, “Today we didn’t put up a bunch of runs but we got a big hit when we needed it.” He also praised the team’s starting pitchers, noting their recent consistency. Roberts emphasized that both hitting and starting pitching are contagious.
The crucial moment came when Freddie Freeman hit a two-out double, setting the stage for Teoscar Hernández’s game-changing homer. Hernández connected with a full-count changeup from Ryan Weathers, sending it just over the wall in left center.
Miami manager Skip Schumaker expressed regret over his decision to allow Weathers to pitch to Hernández with first base open and Kiké Hernández on deck. Schumaker acknowledged, “At the end of the day, that’s on me. I should have taken that situation out of their hands and had him face Kiké.” He had hoped Weathers might pitch carefully to Teoscar Hernández, but it didn’t go as planned, resulting in the game-winning hit.
