Mookie Betts Shines in Dodgers' Win Despite Kike Hernandez Injury
Mookie Betts’ big day in Dodgers’ win overshadowed by injury to Kike Hernandez
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In a dominant 15-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies, Mookie Betts hit two home runs and recorded three hits. However, the win was marred by Kike Hernandez's return to the injured list due to a strained left oblique. The Dodgers increased their lead in the National League West to 3.5 games.
- 01Mookie Betts hit two home runs and achieved his first three-hit game of the season.
- 02Kike Hernandez, who recently returned from elbow surgery, was placed back on the injured list with a strained left oblique.
- 03The Dodgers scored five home runs in total during the game, matching their highest run total of the season.
- 04Eric Lauer pitched six strong innings for the Dodgers, allowing only one run and four hits.
- 05The Dodgers extended their lead in the National League West to 3.5 games over the San Diego Padres.
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Mookie Betts led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a commanding 15-6 win against the Colorado Rockies, hitting two home runs and achieving his first three-hit game of the season. Despite Betts' standout performance, the game was overshadowed by the injury of Kike Hernandez, who was placed back on the injured list due to a strained left oblique just two days after returning from elbow surgery. The Dodgers matched their season-high with five home runs, with contributions from Hernandez, Andy Pages, and Will Smith. Eric Lauer pitched effectively, limiting the Rockies to one run over six innings. The victory allowed the Dodgers to increase their lead in the National League West to 3.5 games over the second-place San Diego Padres. The game was not as close as the final score suggested, with the Rockies scoring five runs in the ninth inning against utility pitcher Miguel Rojas.
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The Dodgers' victory and increased lead in the division could influence their playoff positioning.
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