Arrr! The Dodgers be plunderin' victory in the 8th with a scallywag grounder escapin' the Padres' clutches! Aye matey!
2024-03-20
Arrr mateys, a cursed blunder didst befall the San Diego Padres, as they didst lose the match against the scurvy Los Angeles Dodgers in the grand opening of the MLB season's Seoul Series on Wednesday. Shiver me timbers, what a calamity!
The Los Angeles Dodgers were blessed by Lady Luck as they emerged victorious against the San Diego Padres in the 2024 season-opener in Seoul, South Korea. The game was tied at 2-2 in the top of the eighth inning when Gavin Lux hit a ground ball to Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth. The ball miraculously slipped past Cronenworth, allowing Teoscar Hernandez to score and giving the Dodgers a 3-2 lead.A replay revealed that the ball bounced through the webbing of Cronenworth’s glove, sealing the Padres' fate. Despite Cronenworth's attempt to get a new glove, the Dodgers continued to dominate, scoring four runs in the inning and ultimately securing the win.Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani played pivotal roles in the Dodgers' victory, each contributing two hits and an RBI. The Padres, on the other hand, struggled to keep up after taking a 2-1 lead early in the game.Both teams will continue the Seoul Series before heading home to finish spring training. It was an eventful start to the season, with the Dodgers showcasing their strength and resilience in a thrilling match against their rivals.