Dodgers vs. Padres Game Highlights (3/20/24) | MLB Highlights

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20 Mar 202409:02

Summary

TLDRThe 2024 Major League Baseball season kicks off with an exciting game between the Dodgers and the Padres in Seoul. Veterans like Chan Ho Park and Mookie Betts showcase their skills, while newcomers like Yu Darvish and Shohei Otani make their mark. The game is filled with thrilling moments, including stolen bases, sacrifice flies, and a late-game rally by the Dodgers that leads to their victory, securing a 3-2 lead and marking the first win of the season.

Takeaways

  • 🌟 The 2024 Major League Baseball season commenced with the Dodgers and Padres playing in Seoul, South Korea.
  • πŸ† Veteran player Chan Ho Park is still active in the majors after 17 years and 124 wins.
  • πŸ₯‡ Mookie Betts, known for his six gold gloves as a right fielder, is now playing shortstop.
  • ⚾️ Yu Darvish was set to throw the first pitch of the game, facing Mookie Betts.
  • πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Mookie Betts utilized his speed, stealing a base during the game.
  • 🌐 Shohei Otani, playing in his first game as a Los Angeles Dodger, showed his versatility on the field and at the plate.
  • πŸ”₯ Freddie Freeman, with a history of impressive hits, contributed to the Dodgers' offense.
  • πŸ’₯ Xander Bogaerts scored the first run of the game with an RBI to center field.
  • 🀝 The Dodgers demonstrated a strong team effort, especially in the eighth inning where they secured a 3-2 lead.
  • 🚨 Mookie Betts and Gavin Lux both had key moments, contributing to the Dodgers' 4-2 lead.
  • πŸ† The Dodgers won the first game of the 2024 season, starting with a 1-0 record.

Q & A

  • Which teams are playing in the 2024 Major League Baseball season game mentioned in the transcript?

    -The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres are playing in the 2024 Major League Baseball season game.

  • Where is the game taking place?

    -The game is taking place in Seoul, South Korea.

  • What significant milestone does Chan Ho Park achieve in this game?

    -Chan Ho Park is playing after 17 years and has 124 wins in the majors.

  • What position is Mookie Betts playing in this game?

    -Mookie Betts is playing as a shortstop in this game.

  • What unusual event happens when Yu Darvish is about to throw the first pitch?

    -There is a pitch clock violation, and Mookie Betts is sent to first base.

  • Which player makes a notable first appearance in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform?

    -Shohei Otani makes his first appearance in a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform.

  • How does the first run of the game score?

    -The first run of the game scores when Xander Bogaerts hits an RBI to center, plating Wade.

  • What is the final score of the game?

    -The final score of the game is 5 to 2, with the Dodgers winning.

  • Which player has an impressive performance in the eighth inning, contributing to the Dodgers' lead?

    -Gavin Lux has an impressive performance in the eighth inning, hitting a ground ball to the right side that scores two runs and gives the Dodgers a 3 to 2 lead.

  • What is the significance of the Dodgers' win in this game?

    -The significance of the Dodgers' win is that it marks their first victory of the 2024 season, putting them at a 1-0 record.

Outlines

00:00

πŸ† Opening Game of the 2024 MLB Season

The script opens with the anticipation of the 2024 Major League Baseball season starting in Seoul, South Korea. It highlights the presence of the Dodgers and Padres, and the return of Chan Ho Park after 17 years and 124 wins. The focus shifts to Mookie Betts, who is playing shortstop this year, and the first pitch thrown by Yu Darvish. The game unfolds with various plays, including a pitch clock violation, stolen bases, and notable hits. The summary touches on the performance of players like Freddie Freeman and the strategic game plan of the Dodgers, ending with a mention of the crowd's excitement.

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πŸ₯Š Exciting Eighth Inning and Dodgers' Victory

This paragraph describes the dramatic events of the eighth inning, where the Dodgers and Padres are tied. The Padres' Hayward scores from a sacrifice fly, and the game remains tied with bases loaded and no outs for the Dodgers. The summary details key plays, including a double play by Mookie Betts, a stolen base by Otani, and a foot race won by the Padres. The Dodgers capitalize on opportunities, scoring runs, and taking a 3-2 lead. The paragraph culminates in the Dodgers' victory, with a final score of 5-2, marking their first win of the 2024 season.

Mindmap

Keywords

πŸ’‘Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of 30 teams, divided into the National League (NL) and American League (AL). The term is used in the script to refer to the league in which the 2024 season game is taking place, indicating the high level of competition and the professional nature of the event.

πŸ’‘Dodgers

The Dodgers refer to the Los Angeles Dodgers, a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. They are one of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball and compete in the National League West division. In the script, the Dodgers are one of the teams playing in the 2024 season game, highlighting their participation in the league and the ongoing competition.

πŸ’‘Padres

The Padres are the San Diego Padres, a professional baseball team based in San Diego, California. They are part of the Major League Baseball's National League West division. In the context of the script, the Padres are the opposing team to the Dodgers in the game being discussed, emphasizing the competitive nature of the match-up.

πŸ’‘Yu Darvish

Yu Darvish is a professional baseball pitcher who plays in Major League Baseball. In the script, he is mentioned as getting ready to throw the first pitch of the game, which signifies his role as the starting pitcher for his team and the importance of his performance in setting the tone for the game.

πŸ’‘Mookie Betts

Mookie Betts is a professional baseball player known for his skills as a shortstop and outfielder. In the script, Betts is highlighted for his versatility, having won six Gold Gloves as a right fielder and now playing shortstop. His actions, such as stealing a base, demonstrate his value to the team and his impact on the game.

πŸ’‘Pitch Clock

A pitch clock is a device used in baseball to measure the time taken between pitches. It is implemented to speed up the game and ensure a timely flow of play. In the script, a pitch clock violation is mentioned, indicating that the pitcher, Yu Darvish, has taken too much time between pitches, resulting in a penalty.

πŸ’‘Interference

In baseball, interference refers to an illegal action that affects the outcome of a play. It can be committed by either the offensive or defensive team and results in penalties. In the context of the script, umpire interference is mentioned when a player hits the mask of the home plate umpire, affecting the play and leading to a ruling of interference.

πŸ’‘Sacrifice Fly

A sacrifice fly is a play in baseball where the batter hits a high fly ball that allows a runner on base to tag up and score. The batter is not credited with a hit but is charged with an at-bat. In the script, a sacrifice fly is mentioned as a way of scoring a run, showcasing a strategic play designed to advance the team's scoring opportunity.

πŸ’‘Ground Ball

A ground ball in baseball is a type of batted ball that rolls or bounces along the ground after being hit by the batter. It is one of the common ways to put the ball in play and can result in various outcomes, such as base hits, fielder's choices, or double plays. In the script, ground balls are mentioned in the context of specific plays, illustrating the dynamic nature of baseball and the importance of fielding.

πŸ’‘Base Hit

A base hit in baseball is when a batted ball is hit into fair territory and allows the batter to reach at least first base safely. It is one of the fundamental ways to score runs and advance players around the bases. The script mentions several instances of base hits, emphasizing the offensive contributions of various players and their impact on the game's momentum.

Highlights

The 2024 Major League Baseball season begins with the Dodgers and the Padres in Seoul, South Korea.

Veteran pitcher Chan Ho Park is still playing after 17 years and 124 wins in the majors.

Yu Darvish is set to throw the first pitch of the 2024 season.

Mookie Betts, a six-time Gold Glove winner as a right fielder, is now playing shortstop.

A pitch clock violation is called on Yu Darvish, resulting in Mookie Betts being sent to first base.

Shohei Otani makes his first appearance in a Los Angeles Dodger uniform.

Mookie Betts steals a base, indicating a potential strategy for the Dodgers.

Freddie Freeman, with a history of 59 doubles, hits a year ago.

Tyler Glass, despite not throwing more than 120 innings in a season, signed a five-year extension for $136 million with Los Angeles.

Xander Bogaerts, a new signing for the Padres, strikes out in his first at-bat.

Hasan Kim, a hero to the Seoul crowd, retires to end the top of the first inning.

Shohei Otani gets his first hit as a Los Angeles Dodger in the third inning.

The Dodgers execute a game plan that involves stealing bases, with Otani and Freeman both successfully stealing.

Xander Bogaerts drives in the first run of the game with a sacrifice fly to center field.

Teoscar Hernandez scores on a throwing error by the third baseman, tying the game.

Machado and Otani both steal bases, showcasing the Dodgers' speed on the basepaths.

Gavin Lux scores on a ground ball to right field, giving the Dodgers a 3-2 lead.

Mookie Betts scores with an RBI base hit, extending the Dodgers' lead to 4-2.

Shohei Otani hits a base hit, scoring a run and getting his first RBI as a Dodger, making the score 5-2.

The Dodgers win the first game of the 2024 season, improving their record to 1-0.

Transcripts

00:01

The 2024 major league baseball

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season set to get underway.

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We are in South Korea Seoul to

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be exact.

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Of course, four years ago, we

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were at home watching games

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being played in this very

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building, but today it's the

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Dodgers and the Padres.

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Yes, Chan Ho Park still has it

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after 17 years and 124 wins in

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the majors.

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He brought the cheese to Hasan

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kim.

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We're about set to bring you the

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2024 major league baseball

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season game, the Soul Series as

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yu Darvish gets set to throw the

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first pitch of the game here,

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Mookie bet stands in from the

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right side this year at

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shortstop and incredible to

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think that a player who's won

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six gold gloves as a right

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fielder can step into the

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shortstop position, but if

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anybody can do it, it's Mookie

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Bats.

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Here's a 3 to 1 now, wait time

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is called.

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No, that's a pitch clock

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violation on Yu Darvish home

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plate umpire lance Barksdale

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sends Mookie Betts down to first

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base.

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That's ball four and here is

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show Otani for the first time in

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Los Angeles Dodger uniform had a

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phenomenal spring 11 bets is

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going, Otani checks it throw

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down.

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Not nearly in time.

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Mookie Betts has a stolen base

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and I believe we are going to

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see a little bit more of that.

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They're going to send

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Mookie Betts back to first base

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did Otani foul.

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That ball umpires interference

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watch Barksdale and he hits the

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mask of the home plate umpire

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had no chance to get there rolls

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one of the shortstop to get the

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speed.

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He show a that's forced out at

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second base one out and a runner

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at first Freddie Freeman 211

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hits a year ago.

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Second most in Dodger history.

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59 doubles.

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That was a franchise ball strike

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three freeman gainer at 95 and

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just like that, Darvish worked

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around the leadoff walk and they

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are two down, two down here's

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Will smith swinging.

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This one is driven to left

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field.

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That's where Jerson profile is.

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He's under it and he will make

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the catch to end the inning.

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Here's Tyler Glass now just 30

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years old.

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He has not thrown more than 120

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innings in any season, but he

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signed a five year extension for

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136 million with Los Angeles

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Bogart's Tatis Kronor is the

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Padres bat for the first time

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and that's a strikeout

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strikeout.

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Number one side retired in order

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in the bottom of the first

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inning.

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We head to the second as loud as

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you'll hear the crowd for seven

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years.

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A member of the heroes who

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called this place home and he

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acknowledged that crowd well

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done by Hasan kim 2 to 2 end of

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the bat right field.

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Hayward got a really good jump

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on it and Hasan kim is retired.

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Shohei is 0 to 1 and the pitch

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is belted into right field for a

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base hit a couple of hops out to

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top jr and shohei has his first

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hit as a los Angeles Dodger.

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A two out single here in the

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third inning fastball out over

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the plate.

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He's going to be something to

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watch.

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Here's Freddie Freeman off goes

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Otani and he's got that thing

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stolen easily 23 bags last year

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and Otani has one here.

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Part of the game plan for the

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Dodgers, we saw it early with at

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bats right there is showing why

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he is in the two spot and the

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bases are full of Dodgers and

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two men out back to back walks

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issued by Darvish.

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Here's Max Munson.

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There they go, swing and a Miss

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Jarvis went with some cheese and

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a fist pump to leave the mound

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so far.

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29 pitches for Tyler Glass.

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Now, good size to begin with.

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63.

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Patient hitter has some power.

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He's going to really grow into

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the power a little bit more.

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Wade moves to second base on the

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wild pitch.

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Here's the next one to be.

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This one is driven to straight

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away center field outman going

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back, he's there, Wade will tag

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from second and he is going to

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be in there safely.

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A good piece of hitting by

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Jackson Merrill.

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A line shot to center field

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advances the runner in his first

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major league at bat 106 miles an

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hour, 105 7 off the bat.

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Bogart at the plate with the

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infield in and he turned that

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around here.

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He does.

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He will drive in.

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The first run of the game is

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Xander Bogart's an RB I to

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center that plates Wade and it's

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one.

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San Diego Oscar struck out

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swinging his first time up.

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He's got an 01 count on him.

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Works out of the stretch with

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nobody on, he kicks and delivers

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and Teoscar bounces one slowly

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down to third.

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It is charged by Wade fires.

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It, it gets away.

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Teoscar around first.

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He's on his way to second and

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the Dodgers have the tying run

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in scoring position with nobody

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out on a throwing error by the

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third baseman Tyler Wade Teoscar

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hernandez worked his way over to

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third base with less than two

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outs.

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The Dodgers have a man at third.

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Jason Heyward.

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The batter, 12, this one is hit

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well to right field backing up

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on it is Tatis tagging at third

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Hernandez.

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Here's the throw and Taoka

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scores, it's a sacrifice fly for

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Hayward in a tie game.

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The Dodgers and Padres all even

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at one bases loaded.

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Nobody out.

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Dodgers won.

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Padres won.

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Luisada who again, hit a shot to

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Mookie Betts.

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His first time up, paints it on

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the ground to Betts.

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He'll go to second for one to

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first.

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That is a double play.

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Machado comes in and it's 21.

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Padres shoe Otani one for three.

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Also stolen a base tonight.

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A little tamper up the first

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base line.

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It's a foot race and the Padres

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are going to win it quick as a

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cat off the mound was Wandy

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Peralta fielded and got it there

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a step ahead of Otani Dodgers

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have the tying run aboard in the

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eighth.

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Here's Teoscar hernandez and

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this one is going to get down to

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center feed.

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Muncie will go to second and a

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single for Teoscar hernandez and

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the L A Dodgers are in business

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with two men on and nobody out

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zero for seven with runners who

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score left nine on base to this

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point in the game.

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And now James Outman who reached

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via a base on balls in the six,

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he's zero for two missed, badly

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, bases are loaded.

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There's nobody out and the

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Padres are in a bit of hot

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water.

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A marvelous opportunity here

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that the Dodgers really cannot

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afford to squander.

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Now, #### Hernandez up in an

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enviable spot for any hitter.

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Here's the 0 to 1 pitch swing

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and a drive to left field in the

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corner over there to get it as a

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Zoar Mun, he tags from third and

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scores and that ties the game on

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a sacrifice fly by hernandez,

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sacrifice line drive if you

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will.

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Gavin Lux is zero for three

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tonight and here comes the first

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pitch from Warhol swinging a

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ground ball right side.

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It gets past the first baseman

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into right field.

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Here comes Taa Hernandez around

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third to score and the Dodgers

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have a 3 to 2 lead.

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Lux did not wait around.

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He saw the first pitch and a

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ground ball to the right side

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right through the webbing.

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Oh my goodness.

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You talk about bad luck.

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Unbelievable an error on the

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play E three.

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But it's really the, that you

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get the error.

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The Dodgers lead for the first

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time in the game two on and

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Mookie Betts 0 to 2 pitch

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groundball through the whole

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left side.

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A base hit out rounding third

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coming to the plate head first

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slide.

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He scores Mookie Betts with an

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RB I base hit and it's 4 to 2

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Dodgers.

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Well, they know full well the

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Achilles tendon really for the

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Dodgers had been trailing after

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eight innings the last two

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years.

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They're eight and 90 when

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trailing after eight full

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innings of a regular season

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game.

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Here's Otan with two on and one

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out.

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He likes the first pitch hits it

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in the left center field gap.

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That's a base hit.

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Here's what's coming around

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there.

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He'll score standing.

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It is 5 to 2 as Shohei comes up

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with his first run batted in as

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a Dodger and what an inning for

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the Dodgers here in the eighth

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and the Dodger lineup just

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relentless top of the ninth

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inning.

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Hasan Kim.

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The leadoff has sends this one

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to right.

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Should be an easy one and it is

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for Teoscar Hernandez pinch

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hitter left hander and Graham

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Pauley here is the 1 to 2 pitch

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on a strike three and the Padres

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down to their last out is the

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last hope he's hit into a double

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play grounded into a force out

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and flied to right and a little

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ground ball past them out.

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Here's Lux one hand throws to

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first.

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He got him a 123 bottom of the

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ninth and the Dodgers win the

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first game of 2024.

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They are one and zero after this

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victory here tonight, they come

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up with win number one on the

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season.