Dodgers complete sweep of Royals behind Lauer's strong outing and three homers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game series sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 win on August 12, 2026. Eric Lauer pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs while striking out six. Mookie Betts hit a home run, contributing to the offensive efforts alongside Shohei Ohtani and Hunter Feduccia, each adding homers. The Dodgers remain 7 1/2 games ahead in the NL West and are now just one game back for the best record in MLB. The team will continue their homestand with a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers starting Thursday.
- •Eric Lauer struck out six batters and allowed two runs.
- •Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Hunter Feduccia each hit home runs.
- •Lauer recorded a season-high 112 pitches in the game.
- •The Dodgers hold a 7 1/2 game lead over the Padres.
- •Next up, the Dodgers face the Brewers in a four-game series.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Eric Lauer’s gem, trio of home runs help Dodgers finish sweep of Royals
"Lauer goes 6 1/3 innings, tosses 112 catches, Betts, Ohtani and Feduccia go deep as Dodgers defeat Royals 4-2.
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