MLB Round up: Los Angeles Dodgers beat Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 in three-game series
National League’s Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks both displayed an amazing battle in a thrilling three game series. Dodgers did an amazing job as they confirmed a 2-1 win in this series. Dodgers have had an exceptional season so far as they
attained a reasonable Win-Loss record during the regular season.
Let us take a concise summary of these games:
Game 1 - September 26: Los Angeles Dodgers 4 – Arizona Diamondbacks 2
Dodgers managed a 4-2 victory in the first game, as Dana Eveland was notable with his pitching. He pitched just over five innings with an ERA of 3.03 and struck-out five batters in the Dodgers impressive victory. Eveland was excited after this win and said,
“Especially against Hudson, I had assumed it was going to be a battle the whole way. It ended up being that after that (the first) when he settled down.”
On the other side, Diamondbacks’ batters scored only two runs to keep their team alive. Daniel Hudson pitched well for the Diamondbacks but that was not enough to grab a win for his team. He was able to strike-out five batters during his 100 pitches and
gave away one walk, five hits, four runs and four earned runs with an ERA of 3.49.
Game 2 - September 27: Los Angeles Dodgers 6 – Arizona Diamondbacks 7
In the second game, Diamondbacks outclassed the Dodgers by 7-6. Arizona's starter, Jarrod Parker pitched the ball in the right line as he threw just over five innings and permitted just four hits and one walk with an ERA of 0.00. Parker struck-out one batter
on his 73 pitches.
Diamondbacks’ manager, Kirk Gibson said, “At least it didn't bounce off his head and go over the fence. We got a break there, too, I guess.”
Dodgers’ Dee Gordon, Jerry Sands, Matt Kemp, James Loney, Aaron Miles and Eugenio Velez each singled to post six runs on the score-board. Hiroki Kuroda had an insecure day with the ball as he pitched his six innings with an ERA of 3.07 and permitted only
five hits with five strike-outs on 101 pitches.
Game 3 - September 28: Los Angeles Dodgers 7 – Arizona Diamondbacks 5
In the final game of the series, Diamondbacks lost by 7-5. Dodgers’ third baseman Justin Sellers shined as he hit one RBI and went 2-for-4 with an average of .203.
Diamondbacks added five runs in the series decider. Paul Goldschmidt, Collin Cowgill, Ryan Roberts, Cole Gillespie and Henry Blanco each singled to keep the Diamondbacks alive. The Dodgers fought hard throughout the game as they managed to get a much needed
victory over the Diamondbacks. However, it was a tremendous team effort that gave the Dodgers the series win.
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