The Los Angeles Dodgers are going for an eighth straight National League West crown, but they were unable to create early separation from the San Francisco Giants in their opening series.
The Giants defeated their NL West rivals 3-1 in Sunday's contest at Dodger Stadium, earning a split in the four-game series in the process.
The bullpen spearheaded the road win with a brilliant performance, holding the daunting Los Angeles lineup in check for 5.2 innings.
Notable Player Stats
- Julio Urias, SP, LAD: 5.0 innings, one earned run, five hits, three walks and three strikeouts
- Drew Smyly, SP, SF: 3.