The Los Angeles Dodgers have some areas that need improvement before the start of their postseason run, particularly their starting pitching. However, on Sunday at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts came through when the team needed them most. They hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth inning to erase a one-run deficit and secure a 6-5 walk-off win over the Colorado Rockies.
With this victory, the Dodgers maintained their three-game lead in the National League West over the San Diego Padres. The two teams will face off in a crucial three-game series starting on Tuesday.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized the importance of star players performing like stars. He praised Ohtani and Betts for delivering under pressure and expressed his satisfaction with their emotional display on the field.
Before Sunday’s game, Roberts urged his team to play with urgency as they approach the final week of regular season games. Initially, it seemed like they were struggling as they fell behind 5-1 against the Rockies. However, Kiké Hernández’s two-run homer in the seventh inning ignited a comeback for Los Angeles.
Freddie Freeman also contributed with an RBI single after hitting into double plays earlier in the game. The Dodgers found themselves within striking distance once again.
In a tense ninth inning, Ohtani hit a game-tying home run off Seth Halvorsen to keep hope alive for his team. This display of emotion from Ohtani was unusual but reflected his determination to make an imp
