2023-08-31 05:33:50
LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman and Jason Heyward each hit two-run homers in the third inning, Mookie Betts had another hit and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 Wednesday night in a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks. series of three duels.
In 18 games in August, Betts has had two or more hits.
The Dodgers, leaders of the NL West, won their fourth straight game. At home, they have a five-game winning streak.
They outscored the Diamondbacks by a combined 23 runs to five this season, finishing the sweep with their 13th shutout of the season. The Dodgers out-hit Arizona 38-20.
Freeman hit his 51st double in the fourth inning to come within one shy of tying the franchise record, set in 1929 by Johnny Frederick. He is the doubles leader in the season.
Betts, who singled in the first inning, reached on another infield leadoff in the third. Freeman followed with a 440-foot drive to right field to make it 2-0.
David Peralta reached first on a fielding error by starter Brandon Pfaadt (1-7). That set the stage for Heyward, whose home run made it 4-0.
The victory was for Ryan Pepiot (1-0).
For the Diamondbacks, the Dominicans Ketel Marte 4-0, Geraldo Perdomo 2-0. The Cuban Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from 3-2. Venezuelans José Herrera 2-0, Gabriel Moreno 2-0.
For the Dodgers, Venezuelans David Peralta 3-0 with a run scored, Miguel Rojas 3-0. Dominican Amed Rosario 1-0. Puerto Rican Kiké Hernández 3-1.
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