In what initially seemed like would be a tight contest to the finish, the Dodgers piled on seven runs in a lopsided eighth inning that would eventually propel them to an 8-0 victory over the Phillies at Chavez Ravine on Sunday. The win clinched the series sweep for the Dodgers, who now have 41 wins on the year—more than any other team in baseball.
It wasn’t until the seventh inning that the Dodgers’ offense finally put a run on the board. David Freese, substituting for an injured Matt Beaty, launched a solo shot to right-center field, providing the Dodgers with the 1-0 lead.