Hernandez’s 4 hits lift Dodgers to 10-2, Giants 1.5 back

The Los Angeles Dodgers flexed both their offense and pitching depth in a commanding 10-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Teoscar Hernández led the charge with a red-hot four-hit day, and Tyler Glasnow put together another solid start.

The Dodgers held onto first place in the NL West. This win also widened their gap over the Padres and left the Giants scrambling further back in the National League Wild Card race.

Hernández Leads Offensive Onslaught

Teoscar Hernández has been on a tear lately, notching his second four-hit game of the season. He kept the pressure on Giants pitching, but he wasn’t alone—Los Angeles racked up 18 hits in all.

The Dodgers spread the wealth, with several hitters making life tough for San Francisco. The Giants seemed to be chasing the game from early on, never really closing the gap.

Supporting Cast Delivers in Style

Hernández grabbed the spotlight, but Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Michael Conforto each tallied three hits. Conforto had a big day, driving in three runs and finally nudging his batting average up to .200 for the first time since late June.

Freeman laced an RBI double during a four-run fifth inning. Conforto’s two-run single earlier in the game blew things wide open.

Dodgers Capitalize on Giants Miscues

The Dodgers didn’t just rely on hitting—they also took advantage of Giants mistakes. One run came in a strange way, after San Francisco pitcher Joel Peguero stepped off the rubber three times during Miguel Rojas’ at-bat, resulting in a disengagement violation.

Moments like that just pile on the pressure when you’re facing a lineup like the Dodgers. It’s tough to recover from those mental slips.

Early Opportunity for Giants Slips Away

The Giants grabbed a brief 1-0 lead in the third after an RBI grounder from Tommy Edman. That didn’t last long.

Glasnow ran into trouble with two runners on and one out, but he got Jung Hoo Lee out to escape. That inning seemed to take the wind out of San Francisco’s sails.

Glasnow’s Commanding Presence on the Mound

Tyler Glasnow kept rolling, giving up just one run on three hits across 6 2/3 innings. He wasn’t perfect—he walked four—but he managed to work around it.

Over his last four starts, Glasnow has allowed only nine hits. His record improved to 3-3, though honestly, the numbers don’t quite show how dominant he’s looked lately.

Giants’ Starter Struggles to Find Rhythm

Robbie Ray had a rough go. He lasted just over four innings, allowing five runs on six hits and dropping to 11-7.

The Dodgers lineup didn’t give him much room for error, and he just couldn’t hold them off.

NL West Race and Playoff Implications

The Dodgers stayed 2 1/2 games ahead of the Padres atop the division. That’s a cushion they’ll want to keep with the NL West race so tight.

For the Giants, the loss hurt their Wild Card chances, leaving them 1 1/2 games behind the Mets. With September looming, every game just feels bigger—Sunday’s loss definitely stings.

Next on the Schedule

The Dodgers now turn their attention to a tough road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Emmet Sheehan gets the ball in the opener, facing off against Ranger Suárez.

The Giants, meanwhile, head to Arizona. Kai-Wei Teng is set to pitch against Zac Gallen in a pretty important divisional matchup.

• Final Score: Dodgers 10, Giants 2
• Key Performer: Teoscar Hernández – 4 hits, continued hot streak
• Pitching Highlight: Tyler Glasnow – 6 2/3 innings, just 3 hits allowed
• Playoff Impact: Dodgers maintain 2.5-game division lead, Giants slip further in Wild Card race

The Dodgers’ offense is rolling, and their pitching staff looks sharp. Honestly, they look like the contender everyone expected.

The Giants? Their margin for error keeps shrinking, and the schedule isn’t doing them any favors right now.

 
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