Mookie Betts led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night, with three hits and two RBIs. The game, which was delayed for more than two hours due to rain, saw rookie Gavin Stone impressively retire his first 15 batters.
The tension escalated in the fifth inning when Dodgers catcher and Padres outfielder exchanged heated words at home plate, leading to a brief altercation that did not escalate further.
Stone, who secured his second major league win, pitched 6 2/3 innings allowing two runs. He maintained a perfect game until issuing a leadoff walk in the sixth inning, which was quickly nullified by a double play. Stone's strong performance was crucial for the Dodgers.
The Padres managed to tie the game 1-1 in the sixth inning, but the Dodgers responded with three runs in the bottom half. Gavin Lux and Mookie Betts played pivotal roles in securing the lead for the Dodgers.
Stone's impressive outing was supported by a strong bullpen performance, with Daniel Hudson striking out all three batters in the eighth inning and Evan Phillips closing the game with a scoreless ninth inning.
The game also saw Padres starter Matt Waldron delivering a solid performance, allowing only one run and three hits in five innings.
Due to wet weather, the start of the game was delayed by 2 hours and 15 minutes, marking the second rain delay at Dodger Stadium this year.
In injury updates, Dodgers' Bobby Miller and Connor Brogdon were placed on the 15-day injured list, while Walker Buehler is expected to make his next rehab start on Thursday.
The next matchup will feature San Diego's Yu Darvish against Los Angeles' James Paxton on Sunday.
Overall, the game showcased strong pitching performances from both teams, with the Dodgers ultimately emerging victorious in a well-fought contest.
