Los Angeles, CA – Gavin Stone dominated the Seattle Mariners, striking out a career-high 10 batters over seven innings as the Dodgers cruised to a 3-0 victory on Monday night. The win extends the Dodgers’ winning streak to seven games and their dominance over the Mariners to eight straight at home since 2015.
Stone was masterful, surrendering just two hits while effectively mixing his pitches. His performance was crucial in silencing a Mariners offense that has shown signs of struggle in recent games. The young right-hander credited his catcher, Will Smith, for a stellar game-calling performance.
The Dodgers’ offense remained relatively quiet until the seventh inning when Gavin Lux broke the scoreless tie with a solo home run off Bryan Woo. Max Muncy followed with a two-run blast off former teammate Yimi Garcia, providing the Dodgers with much-needed insurance runs.
Muncy’s return to the lineup after a lengthy absence due to an oblique strain injected new life into the Dodgers’ batting order. The third baseman expressed relief at finally being back on the field and contributing to the team’s success.
Despite the loss, Mariners manager Scott Servais remained optimistic, emphasizing the need to stay positive and focus on the next game. The team will look to bounce back with Bryce Miller on the mound in the next matchup.
Key Points:
- Gavin Stone delivers a dominant performance, striking out 10 Mariners batters.
- Dodgers offense breaks through in the seventh inning with home runs from Lux and Muncy.
- Max Muncy returns from injury and contributes immediately to the Dodgers’ lineup.
- Mariners struggle to generate offense against Stone and the Dodgers’ pitching staff.
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