Hyeseong Kim played a pivotal role in the Dodgers’ victory over the Athletics by hitting a crucial home run that tied the game at 3-3. The Los Angeles Dodgers showcased their strength by rallying to secure a 9-3 triumph on Wednesday night.
The game began with a bang as Shohei Ohtani launched a 403-foot homer to lead off the first inning, followed by Andy Pages, who also made an impressive entrance with a 417-foot shot on his very first pitch in the second inning, establishing an early 2-0 advantage for the Dodgers.
However, the Athletics quickly retaliated. Tyler Soderstrom hit a two-run homer in the third inning, bringing the score to 2-2, and Miguel Andujar’s RBI double in the fourth put them ahead 3-2. Meanwhile, Dodgers’ pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto held his own, allowing three runs and striking out six across six innings of work.
In a turning point, Hyeseong Kim’s homer in the fifth inning revived the Dodgers, tying the score and igniting the team’s momentum. A’s starter Gunnar Hoglund faced difficulties on the mound, giving up three homers and four runs over 5 1/3 innings. The sixth inning saw the Dodgers capitalize further when pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas drove in the go-ahead run.
The game was capped off during the eighth inning when the Dodgers exploded for five runs, including a three-run homer from Max Muncy.
Notably, Mookie Betts, who had been struggling at the plate, turned the tide in the eighth by driving in another key run.
This victory stands out as a notable comeback for the Dodgers following a disappointing 11-1 loss to the Athletics just a night prior, showcasing their resilience and capacity to bounce back.
As anticipation builds for the series finale on Thursday, the Dodgers look to maintain their momentum with a strong bullpen effort, while the Athletics will send right-handed Osvaldo Bido to the mound. The shifting fortunes in the series highlight the competitiveness of MLB this season, offering fans exciting baseball action.