Game Recap: Dodgers Take Both Games In Doubleheader As Pitching Reigns Supreme

Graphic Credit: Alberto AJ Amezola Jr.

Photo Credit: Ezra Shaw 

POST-GAME BRIEFINGS

Game 1:

The Dodgers had everything working for them in game 1 of the doubleheader as runs came plenty for them and Clayton Kershaw was good as as advertised. The Dodgers saw some small ball for most of the runs until AJ Pollock blew the game wide open with a two-run home run which would cap off an already impressive game 1 win. These games only go into the 7th inning, so Dodgers fans would get to celebrate a quick and decisive victory.

Game 2:

The Dodgers would also end up taking game 2 of this doubleheader as the runs were at a premium for the Dodgers as they only managed to scratch two off the Giants. However, that would be all they need as their pitching staff had the Giants lineup guessing the whole time during this game as it was a bullpen game for the Dodgers, so multiple pitchers were used throughout this game.

SCORING PLAYS: GAME 1

• TOP 1st: Cody Bellinger RBI sacrifice (1-0)
• TOP 4th: Joc Pederson RBI single (2-0)
• TOP 4th: Austin Barnes two run double (4-0)
• TOP 4th: Corey Seager RBI single (5-0)
• TOP 7th: AJ Pollock two run HR (7-0)

SCORING PLAYS: GAME 2

• TOP 2nd: Joc Pederson solo HR (1-0)
• TOP 4th: Will Smith RBI double (2-0)

PLAY OF THE GAME: GAME 1

Play of the game goes to Austin Barnes, who would end up blowing the game open for the Dodgers with a comfortable lead as he hit a two-run double which would give them a four-run lead.

Austin Barnes with a 2-run double!!!
4-0 #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/MV70mMtfNK

— Dodgers Tailgate (@DodgersTailgate) August 27, 2020

PLAY OF THE GAME: GAME 2

Play of the game goes to the Dodgers pitching staff for their effort in silencing the Giants bats and keeping them scoreless through the unique 7 inning affair. Everyone that pitched this game deserves credit for the win, however, if one pitcher had to get the spotlight it would be left-handed pitcher Victor Gonazalez, went 2.1 scoreless innings with 3 strikeouts.

Play of the game: Tonight’s #PlayofTheGame goes to the pitching staff! Throughout 7 innings, they allowed only 2 hits and gave up 0 runs! pic.twitter.com/MhbED3yG5F

— Dodgers Tailgate (@DodgersTailgate) August 28, 2020

PLAYER OF THE GAME: GAME 1

Player of the game for game 1 of this doubleheader goes to Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw as he went 6 solid innings with no runs given up and also 4 strikeouts. As mentioned before, his stuff was sharp and with not playing a game yesterday, he didn’t seem to faze him at all.

Never will get tired of Kershaw striking out Giants
He’s now 2nd all-time in career K’s vs SF pic.twitter.com/WAJhn9COdc

— Dodgers Tailgate (@DodgersTailgate) August 27, 2020

PLAYER OF THE GAME: GAME 2

Player of the game for game 2 goes to Joc Pederson as he went 2 for 2 with a solo home run as that would really be the only thing the Dodgers needed to secure the 7 inning victory.

It’s not out in the ocean but it’s a Joc POP! pic.twitter.com/UtqrZz0kyA

— Dodgers Tailgate (@DodgersTailgate) August 28, 2020

UP NEXT

The Dodgers will be heading to Texas to take on the Rangers in a 3 game set. The series opener has Dustin May going for the Dodgers as he enters with a 1-1 record in 6 starts with a 2.79 ERA in 29 innings pitched along with 20 strikeouts. The Dodgers will face off against Mike Minor as in 6 starts as well he has a 0-5 record with a 6.75 ERA in 29 innings pitched with 29 strikeouts. Game time is set for 5:05 PT.

Jacob Cisneros is a writer for Dodgers-LowDown. You can find him on Twitter and Instagram @_JacobCisneros.