Dalton Rushing helps cap Dodgers' wild walk-off win over Orioles
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Key Points:
- Dalton Rushing delivered a clutch two-out, two-strike single in the bottom of the ninth to drive in the tying and winning runs, securing a 6-5 walk-off victory for the Dodgers over the Orioles.
- The Dodgers overcame a late Orioles comeback after leading 3-0 early, with Baltimore tying the game on back-to-back home runs off starter Roki Sasaki.
- Mookie Betts sparked the Dodgers' late rally with a solo home run in the ninth inning, cutting the Orioles' lead to one before the walk-off sequence.
- Despite a frustrating night at the plate with multiple strikeouts, Rushing showed resilience and composure, inspired by Betts and his teammates' confidence.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Sasaki's strong pitching performance despite the loss, highlighting his fastball command and competitiveness.
