The Los Angeles Dodgers got more than they bargained for in a second consecutive 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins. Alex Wood dominated to the tune of 7.1 shutout innings. Los Angeles led from the first inning on.
Cody Bellinger slugged a two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth, which seemingly frustrated Marlins reliever A.J. Ramos. Bellinger’s home run was without any added flare or unusual celebration.
Yet, Ramos’ next pitch drilled Brett Eibner in the ribs. The writing was on the wall. Ross Stripling, having entered in the eighth and now pitching with a 7-0 lead, unleashed a fastball that sailed behind Giancarlo Stanton’s backside.