The Los Angeles Dodgers rode a big second inning to defeat the Miami Marlins, 9-6, and extend their winning streak to three games. It’s the first time L.A. has strung together that many victories since winning eight in row from April 9-17.
Sandy Alcantara struck out a pair in the first inning only to struggle in the second and be chased from the game. Chris Taylor’s walk give the Dodgers a leadoff man on base for a second time in as many innings, and it led to six consecutive hits.
Following a Gavin Lux double, AJ Pollock hit an RBI single to give the Dodgers an early lead.