Arrr! The Dodgers be rousin' in the ninth, plunderin' four runs, then sail off with a victory in the tenth! Avast, James Outman be the hero with his mighty double!
2023-07-26
Arr, ye scurvy Dodgers be fightin' like true swashbucklers! They be rallyin' like a crew of pirates, plunderin' four runs in the ninth inning. But 'twas James Outman who be the true hero, walkin' it off with a mighty double! Aye, a night of grand adventure it be!
In a 17th-century pirate language and a humorous tone, the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-7 comeback victory over the Toronto Blue Jays was described as "wild and crazy." The Dodgers were initially headed for their third consecutive loss after the Blue Jays' Danny Jansen hit a three-run double in the ninth inning, extending their lead to 7-3. However, the Dodgers managed to send the game into extra innings by scoring four runs in the ninth. They ultimately won the game in the 10th inning with James Outman's walk-off double, scoring Chris Taylor.The victory was made possible by catcher Will Smith, who made a diving tag to get Kevin Kiermaier out at home after Mookie Betts caught Bo Bichette's base hit. Outman, who had three hits in the game, including the walk-off hit, described it as a "wild game" and praised the team's perseverance.
The ninth inning was particularly eventful for Taylor and Smith. Taylor tied the game with a two-run single, and Smith scored after not seeing the third-base coach's signal to stop. The Blue Jays' manager acknowledged that it was a strange play but credited Smith for not taking anything for granted.
In the 10th inning, Smith had to make another athletic play as Betts' throw from right field was offline. Smith managed to one-hop the ball and make the tag before Kiermaier could touch home.
The game ended when Outman hit a long drive that popped out of the glove of right fielder Jordan Luplow, securing the Dodgers' victory. Brusdar Graterol pitched a scoreless 10th inning for the win.
Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez hit solo home runs for the Dodgers, while Bo Bichette had a two-run homer for the Blue Jays. The article also mentioned the status of injured players on both teams and previewed the upcoming series finale.