D-backs ruin Ohtani’s 100th career start.
Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers in walkoff fashion to open up the series and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Teoscar Hernandez opened the scoring in the top of the second with a solo blast, his 25th homer on the year. He followed that up with a 2 run triple in the top of the sixth. Ben Rortvedt added his first homer of the season in the 7th. Diamondbacks would not go quietly though. Jack Dreyer replaced Ohtani in the 7th and allowed 3 runs, including an Adrian del Castillo pinch hit 2 run home run. In the bottom of the ninth Jorge Barrosa hit a ball deep enough to score a sac fly. Geraldo Perdomo’s double would score the game winning run.
In his 100th career start, Ohtani went 6 innings allowing no runs, 3 singles and striking out 8. Dave Roberts announced pregame that this would be Ohtani’s final start before the playoffs begin.
Teoscar Hernandez opened the scoring in the top of the second with a solo blast, his 25th homer on the year. He followed that up with a 2 run triple in the top of the sixth. Ben Rortvedt added his first homer of the season in the 7th. Diamondbacks would not go quietly though. Jack Dreyer replaced Ohtani in the 7th and allowed 3 runs, including an Adrian del Castillo pinch hit 2 run home run. In the bottom of the ninth Jorge Barrosa hit a ball deep enough to score a sac fly. Geraldo Perdomo’s double would score the game winning run.
Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt turned in 6 innings of 4 run ball. Pfaadt went 9 scoreless innings in his last appearance against the Giants.
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Article by: Holden Hartle
