Adam Duvall’s three-run HR helps lift Red Sox past Dodgers and Mookie Betts
BOSTON (AP) — Adam Duvall hit a three-run homer over the Green Monster, and the Boston Red Sox beat Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-5 on Saturday.
Alex Verdugo turned the primary participant in Red Sox historical past and the third main leaguer general to hit a leadoff homer within the first inning in three straight video games, driving the second pitch from Julio Urías (11-7) into Los Angeles’ bullpen.
“It’s cool, especially for me. I’m not a home run hitter,” stated Verdugo, who has 12 homers on the season. “To kind of see that and to know that is pretty cool.”
Max Muncy hit a tiebreaking two-run homer for the Dodgers, who gained the opener of the three-game collection 7-4 on Friday evening. Muncy and supervisor Dave Roberts had been ejected after the slugger was referred to as out on strikes, ending an eighth-inning rally.
“I said: ‘The pitch was down,’″ Muncy said when asked what he told umpire Jordan Baker before he was tossed. ”He stated: ‘You threw your bat.’ I responded with: ‘I need you to lock in in a big situation like that.’ He goes ‘OK,’ and threw me out.”
Playing his second recreation in opposition to his former crew after he was traded in February 2020, Betts went 3 for six with an RBI single. But he additionally dedicated a run-scoring error whereas enjoying second base within the eighth and made the ultimate out with the bases loaded.
With the gang standing and roaring, Betts flew to the observe in straightaway middle in opposition to John Schreiber.
“We’re producers not directors,” Betts stated of his final out. “Produced a good swing. Can’t direct where it goes.”
Betts performed six seasons with the Red Sox, profitable the World Series in 2018.
Former Dodger Justin Turner additionally homered for Boston, tying it at 2 with a solo shot over the Monster within the fourth.
Like Friday, there was a big contingent of Dodgers followers that broke into chants of “Let’s Go Dodgers!” quite a few instances.
Trailing 4-2 within the sixth, Duvall hit a towering fly that settled into the primary row of Monster seats. Reese McGuire added an RBI single later within the inning.
Muncy’s thirtieth, a drive over the Dodgers’ bullpen, made it 4-2 within the fifth.
Brennan Bernardino (2-1) bought the victory, putting out the one batter he confronted. Schreiber labored the ninth for his first save of the season.
Urías gave up six runs and eight hits over six innings. He struck out 9 and walked one.
THEY STILL REMEMBER
Roberts nonetheless will get many requests for autographs of “The Steal.”
“Every day,” he stated. “I’ve learned to embrace it years ago because it’s a big compliment to be associated and held in such a positive regard. I get it all the time.”
In 2004, when he was enjoying for the Red Sox within the ALCS in opposition to the Yankees, Roberts stole second base earlier than scoring the tying run in Game 4 with Boston trailing 3-0 within the collection. The Red Sox gained that recreation in additional innings and went on to turn into the one crew in MLB historical past to rebound from an 0-3 deficit earlier than profitable the World Series.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Dodgers: Left-hander Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen about three hours earlier than the sport. He’s scheduled to begin Tuesday at residence in opposition to the Diamondbacks after his earlier begin was minimize quick by rain. … Roberts stated right-hander Gavin Stone could be recalled from Triple-A and work out of the bullpen Sunday.
Red Sox: Closer Kenley Jansen, who left Wednesday’s recreation with proper hamstring tightness, threw a stay BP session. He says he’ll be obtainable on Sunday. “Everything feels great and I’ll be ready (Sunday),” he stated. “Just let it go in game speed.” … Manager Alex Cora stated outfielder Jarren Duran (10-day injured checklist, toe sprain) will see a physician on Monday. … Shortstop Pablo Reyes got here out with left elbow ache.
UP NEXT
Boston right-hander Tanner Houck (3-7, 5.08 ERA) makes his second begin since coming off the injured checklist within the collection finale on Sunday. He had been sidelined by a facial fracture earlier than beginning in opposition to Houston on Tuesday. LHP Caleb Ferguson (7-3, 2.81 ERA) would be the opener for Los Angeles in a bullpen recreation.
