Betts’ Big Swing and Yamamoto’s Masterclass: Dodgers’ Narrow Win Leaves Fans Talking

Mookie Betts delivered when it mattered most, launching a solo home run to left-center in the sixth inning, as the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday night. The victory extended the Dodgers’ winning streak to six games and improved their season record to 22-10

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was nearly untouchable, throwing six scoreless innings and allowing just one hit while striking out six. The Braves didn’t get a baserunner until the fifth, and Yamamoto lowered his league-best ERA to a remarkable 0.90 The only blemish came after he exited, as Matt Olson homered off reliever Kirby Yates to cut the Dodgers’ lead in half.

Betts sparked the offense with two hits, two runs scored, and his fifth homer of the season, which gave the Dodgers a crucial cushion Will Smith added a sacrifice fly in the fourth, plating Betts for the game’s opening run.

The game was briefly delayed by rain before the ninth inning, but Dodgers closer Evan Phillips shut the door with two strikeouts to secure the win The Dodgers have now won 10 of their last 12 games against Atlanta and remain atop the NL West standings