Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Boston Red Sox 5-2. Emmet Sheehan had a challenging first inning with 32 pitches and two walks but improved to finish five innings with five strikeouts. The Dodgers led 3-0 by the third inning, but the Red Sox rallied with an RBI single from Jarren Duran and a double from Alex Bregman. Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run home run in the eighth to extend the lead, while Ben Casparius earned his first career save after stranding a leadoff double in the ninth.
Emmet Sheehan labored in the first inning, throwing 32 pitches, and was hurt by issuing two walks despite striking out Trevor Story and Masataka Yoshida after the second free pass.
Connor Wong led off the third inning with a double, his first of the season, amidst rumors of the Red Sox's interest in Dalton Rushing for their backup catcher role.
Teoscar Hernández provided breathing room with a two-run home run in the eighth inning, marking his first homer since June 21.
Ben Casparius stranded a leadoff double in the ninth inning to secure the first save of his career.
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