The Dodgers secured a 5-2 victory against the Red Sox with a solid performance from the bullpen, which recorded four shutout innings. Emmet Sheehan pitched five innings, while the offense made ten hits and earned three walks. Teoscar Hernández's crucial two-run homer in the eighth provided insurance for Ben Casparius's first career save. In preparation for the next game, the Dodgers face top pitcher Garrett Crochet, and Clayton Kershaw starts for the Dodgers. Both teams have shown effectiveness against left-handed pitching this season, positioning the matchup as competitive.
Emmet Sheehan toughed out five innings during the Dodgers' opener against the Red Sox, supported by a bullpen that recorded four shutout innings and an offense contributing ten hits and three walks.
Teoscar Hernández hit a crucial two-run homer in the eighth inning of the game, providing insurance for Ben Casparius to earn his first career save for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers' lineup is strong against left-handed pitching, boasting the third-best wRC+ (112) and OPS (.763), highlighted by performances from players like Teoscar Hernández.
For the Red Sox, adjustments against Kershaw included moving Jarren Duran to left field and starting Roman Anthony in right field, demonstrating their strategy against the lefty ace.
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