Giants sweep Dodgers series with decisive back-to-back wins
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Los Angeles — The San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 on Monday night and followed with a 6-2 victory Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, with Rafael Devers homering and drawing a walk that broke a seventh-inning tie, and Eric Haase hitting two home runs the next night.
Those outcomes left the Dodgers with a four-game losing streak this week, moved Los Angeles down in the NL West standings, and provided the Giants with consecutive wins and momentum; pitchers and position players from both teams recorded notable stat lines including Yamamoto allowing three homers and Ohtani going 0-for-5 on Monday night.
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Timeline
- 1. Monday night — Giants beat Dodgers 9-3; Devers homered and drew a bases-loaded walk.
- 2. Monday night — Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-5; Dodgers offense continued to falter.
- 3. Tuesday night — Eric Haase hit two homers; Giants won 6-2 at Dodger Stadium.
- 4. Tuesday night — Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed three home runs and exited in the seventh.
- 5. Following games — Dodgers dropped four straight and slipped in NL West standings.
Why it matters
If you're a Dodgers fan, this is a tough pill to swallow. The team's losing streak and drop in the NL West standings may affect their playoff chances. If you're a Giants fan, it's a time to celebrate. The team's performance could be a sign of a strong season ahead.
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