Photo credit: Ashley Landis / Associated Press

POST-GAME BRIEFING

In the midst of a power outage at Dodger Stadium and the Los Angeles Lakers reaching the NBA Finals, the Dodgers were looking to win their final series of the season against their cross-town rivals.  The Dodgers managed to put together the offense when it counted and despite the Angels’ attempt to come back, the Dodgers hung on to win 7-6. With tonight’s victory the Dodgers won their 16th series of the season.

The Dodgers opened up the scoring early, scoring three runs in the first inning on a bases-loaded walk, a single and a fielder’s choice. Then, after the Angels came back to take a 4-3 lead, the Dodgers answered smacking home runs in the sixth, seventh and eighth innings. 

Tony Gonsolin (2-2 2.31 ERA ) took the mound for the Dodgers. He wasn’t as sharp as we’re accustomed to seeing, but good enough to get the win. He pitched six innings, gave up four runs on seven hits and struck out six. The Angels mounted a late comeback in the ninth, but the Dodgers’ bullpen was able to hang on to secure the victory.

SCORING PLAYS

Bot 1st: Cody Bellinger RBI walk (1-0 LAD)

Bot 1st: Will Smith RBI Single (2-0 LAD)

Bot 1st: Joc Pederson Fielder’s Choice scores Max Muncy (3-0 LAD)

Top 3rd: Jahmai Jones RBI single (3-1 LAD)

Top 3rd: Jared Walsh 2-RBI triple (3-3 LAD/LAA)

Top 3rd: Albert Puljos RBI Sacrifice Fly (4-3 LAA)

Bot 6th: Joc Pederson 2-run home run (5-4 LAD)

Bot 7th: Edwin Ríos solo home run (6-4 LAD)

Bot 8th: Will Smith solo home run (7-4 LAD)

Top 9th: David Fletcher 2-run double (7-6 LAD) Final Score 

DLD PLAY OF THE GAME

The DLD Play of the Game goes to Joc Pederson who clubbed his seventh home run of the season. It was a two-run shot, which gave the Dodgers the lead in the bottom of the sixth. 

.@yungjoc650 goes oppo-🌮! pic.twitter.com/1wmsJOPdmW

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) September 27, 2020

DLD PLAYER OF THE GAME

Tonight’s DLD Player of the Game goes to Will Smith who went 2-3 with a home run and two runs batted in.

Will Smith with his 8th round tripper of the season!pic.twitter.com/turfXIRCYz

— Dodgers-LowDown (@DodgersLowDown) September 27, 2020

UP NEXT

The Dodgers will wrap up the 2020 regular season tomorrow and look to sweep the Angels with a Sunday matinee 12:10 pm game.

The Dodgers have yet to announce their starter, but the Angels will have lefty Patrick Sandoval on the mound. Sandoval is 1-4 this season with a 5.56 ERA and 1.32 WHIP.

Edward M Bayer III has returned to DLD after a short hiatus. Follow him on Twitter at @insuradj02 and follow @DodgersLowDown for more.