The inspired effort of Colorado right fielder Charlie Blackmon was not enough to prevent a loss, 9-8, to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blackmon went 2 for 4 with 2 home runs and a walk. He scored 3 runs and drove in 2. Los Angeles reliever Caleb Ferguson picked up the win, raising his record to 4-3. Jairo Diaz was tagged with the loss. Blake Treinen recorded the save, his 1st.
Interesting lede for the computer to write. Here’s what I would have done:
“Give Mookie Betts all the (real and virtual) money.