Recap: Kazmir Strikes Out 8 in 8-4 Win Against Nationals
The Dodgers are coming off of a couple of tough losses in Arizona and could really use some wins to get some momentum going! On Tuesday they faced the Washington Nationals with Scott Kazmir taking the mound.
Let’s take a look at the highlights!
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The game started quickly with the Dodgers producing 3 runs in the top of the first!
HOW ABOUT THAT! ?
Chase Utley goes YARD to start the game! #Dodgers up, 1-0! ? pic.twitter.com/Q9SVmFgO8F
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Welcome to the big leagues, Reynaldo Lopez. 3rd pitch of his MLB career is hit into the seats by Chase Utley for a solo HR. #Dodgers
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) July 19, 2016
Joc 2 run single!! 3-0 #Dodgers
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They would come back in the top of the second and tack on another!
Taylor leadoff double!
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Chase Utley singles to right and scores Chris Taylor from third!#Dodgers now lead 4-0 in the second! ? pic.twitter.com/IWkBpr66rV
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Utley and AGon showing off his skills with the glove!
That #HeartandHustle. ? pic.twitter.com/GI88dGSAsq
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In the top of the fifth, the Dodgers would get 2 more thanks to RBI singles by Puig and AGon!
Howie walks to lead off the 5th
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Turner singles and there are two on with no outs!
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.@Adrian_ElTitan knocks in a run to give the #Dodgers a 5-0 lead in the fifth!
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.@YasielPuig singles home @redturn2 and the #Dodgers now lead, 6-0!
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Unfortunately, the Nationals would answer in the bottom of the fifth with a solo home run.
Nationals get one on a solo home run by Jose Lobaton. #Dodgers still lead 6-1, heading to the sixth.
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Kazmir would be pulled after 7 innings striking out 8 and giving up one run.
8? Ks for @scottkazmir19 through seven! ? pic.twitter.com/fJyljrmXZJ
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The Dodgers would get another in the top of the eighth thanks to the veteran, Chase Utley!
Taylor ends up on second after reaching on an error
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Toles walks and there are runners on the corners with no outs
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Chase Utley knocks in his third run of the night to make it 7-1, #Dodgers!
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The Nationals would get 3 in the bottom of the 8th to to cut the score to 7-4.
Heisey singles and there are two on with no outs
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Turner with a two run triple and it's now 7-3
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Murphy with an RBI double and it's now 7-4
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The Dodgers were not done though because in the top of the ninth Grandal would join the party with a solo home run!
GONE! ?@YazmanianDVL08 with a solo shot in the top of the ninth! #Dodgers lead, 8-4! pic.twitter.com/KHVgffpspW
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 20, 2016
Yasmani Grandal now tied for MLB lead in home runs in July with 6
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) July 20, 2016
Jansen would come in to close things out and that’s exactly what he did!
Kenley coming in even with the 4 run lead
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FINAL: #Dodgers 8, Nationals 4 pic.twitter.com/nXiJwlK5XP
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The Dodgers get the first win of the series and will look to get another tomorrow with Bud Norris on the mound! The game starts at 4:05 PM PST on Wednesday so follow us on Twitter @DodgersNation to get the play by play. Go Blue!
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