The Los Angeles Dodgers got the better of Alex Wood and pulled to one game within the San Francisco Giants with a 2-1 win in the first meeting between the teams this season. The Dodgers extended their winning streak to five games and are 9-1 in their last 10.
Heading into the matchup, manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers needed to avoid hitting the ball on the ground, which Wood excels at. The left-hander held the edge early as he struck out three and induced three grounders through two scoreless innings.
Having previously opened the game with a walk, Mookie Betts doubled with one out in the third inning to reach for a second time in as many plate appearances.