Los Angeles – The Dodgers secured a thrilling 3‑2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night thanks to a walk‑off two‑run double by outfielder Teoscar Hernández. The decisive hit came in the bottom of the ninth, turning a one‑run deficit into a victory and giving the Dodgers a much‑needed boost after a tough stretch.
Key moments
Without Shohei Ohtani, who was granted a day off after a four‑strikeout outing and reported right‑arm discomfort, the Dodgers turned to Hernández to provide the offense they needed. Hernández’s double to left‑center broke a 2‑2 tie, sending the winning run home and ending the game in dramatic fashion.
The only other run for Los Angeles came early in the fifth inning when Tommy Edman, batting in the leadoff spot in Ohtani’s place, singled and later scored on a wild pitch. Edman finished the night 4‑for‑5, showing the depth of the Dodgers’ lineup.
Pitching performances
For the Dodgers, veteran right‑hander Tarik Skubal made his sixth start of the season, delivering five and two‑thirds innings of work. He allowed two runs on ten hits, walked one batter and struck out six. Skubal’s steady outing helped keep the game within reach for the late‑inning heroics.
St. Louis relied on rookie right‑hander Quinn Mathews, who had his fifth career start. Mathews worked around four hits and four walks, striking out four over five innings. Despite his effort, the Cardinals could not hold onto the lead.
Cardinals’ offense
Joshua Baez and Ramón Urias each contributed an RBI single for St. Louis. Baez drove in the opening run in the first inning after singles by José Fermin and Ivan Herrera. Urias added a run in the third inning, giving the Cardinals a 2‑0 advantage before the Dodgers rallied.
Mathews also issued a wild pitch in the fifth that allowed Edman to score, narrowing the gap and setting the stage for the ninth‑inning drama.
Game‑changing ninth inning
With one out in the bottom of the ninth, Edman singled off right‑hander Riley O’Brien, stole second base, and advanced to third when Mookie Betts drew a walk. Hernández then ripped a double to left‑center, driving in both Edman and the runner from second to clinch the win.
The walk‑off hit not only secured the victory but also halted the Cardinals’ attempt to sweep the series, leaving the St. Louis club 70‑71 on the road.
Looking ahead
The Dodgers will aim to build on this momentum as they continue their schedule, while the Cardinals head into a nine‑game road trip with their wild‑card hopes still in balance.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
