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Dodgers beat Phillies on game-ending baserunning gaffe
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- The Dodgers secured a 2-1 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, highlighted by a game-ending double-play caused by a baserunning error from Phillies catcher JT Realmuto, who was caught retreating between bases.
- Max Muncy’s two-run homer off Phillies ace Zack Wheeler in the fourth inning proved decisive, tying him for second-most home runs in Dodgers' Los Angeles history.
- Dodgers pitcher Justin Wrobleski delivered a strong performance with 6 ⅓ innings pitched, seven strikeouts, and an ERA lowered to 2.62, continuing his breakout All-Star season.
- Shohei Ohtani made a costly baserunning mistake and has struggled offensively since the All-Star break, though Dodgers manager Dave Roberts does not attribute this to his left knee injury.
- The Dodgers avoided a double-header amid stormy weather forecasts and will face the Phillies in a rubber-match game on Wednesday, with Eric Lauer pitching against Aaron Nola.
