Kevin Kiermaier hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning, leading the Dodgers to a 7-6 victory over the Cardinals on Friday night at Busch Stadium.
K3VIN! pic.twitter.com/PQdFVn75ji
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 17, 2024
Mookie Betts hit his 12th home run, his second since returning to the Dodgers lineup. He has eight hits in 20 at-bats since coming back from fracturing his hand.
The 34-year-old Kiermaier was not only impressive with his bat, but with his glove as he saved the sixth inning with a leaping catch in center field for the third out with two men on. Since joining the Dodgers, his Gold Glove has been on full display.
what a 6th for Kevin Kiermaier with a 3 run home run now a amazing catch to end the inning #Dodgers #LetsGoDodgers pic.twitter.com/PzprCirfm0
— Lucasparmenter23 (@Lucasparmenter0) August 17, 2024
Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 5, despite hitting multiple home runs in Milwaukee. He has 10 hits in his last 72 at-bats during the past 17 games.
Gavin Lux smacked his eighth home run off right-hander Mike Mikolas (8-10, 5.41 ERA). He has reached base in 20 of 26 games since the All-Star break.
Mookie makes it look so easy. pic.twitter.com/ed6ZQmE1cp
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 17, 2024
The Dodgers got off to an early lead against Mikolas who didn't make it past the sixth inning. They scored five runs in that inning. Mikolas gave up seven hits and managed to strike out seven batters (a season-high) in 5 2/3 innings.
Gavin to dead center! pic.twitter.com/sMN4va5DhD
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 17, 2024
Right-hander Justin Wrobleski (1-1, 4.68 ERA), who was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier int he day, gave up four runs, four hits and three home runs in five innings. He earned his first career win on the road and will be competing for a spot in the rotation going forward.
Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run home run, Pedro Pages hit a solo homer and an RBI single and Masyn Winn slammed a home run. But it wasn't enough as the Cardinals lost their fifth straight game.
In the ninth inning, Michael Kopech secured his first save with the Dodgers. He hit 103 mph on his fastball, striking out Willson Contreras to end the game.
SHUT IT DOWN, MICHAEL! pic.twitter.com/4pcfdnrezp
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 17, 2024
He has faced 27 batters in 8 1/3 innings, conceding one hit and one walk while striking out 13 batters. Kopech's achievement makes him the 12th different Dodgers pitcher to record a save, tying a franchise record.
Roster updates
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto completed a successful bullpen session in St. Louis on Friday morning, feeling strong while delivering 17 pitches. He faced live hitters for the first time since being placed on the injured list in June.
However, Yamamoto's session was cut short because of the heat. He said he felt good afterward and the 25-year-old will have at least two more sessions before starting a rehab assignment.
Tyler Glasnow is going back to the injured list with right elbow tendonitis. This is the second time he's been on the injured list this season.
They are calling up Bobby Miller, who will start Saturday against the Cardinals. Miller was scratched from the Triple-A lineup Friday.
The 25-year-old has an 8.07 ERA across 29 innings with the Dodgers this year and he has given up eight runs in 13 innings since being moved to Triple-A on July 10.