Dodgers secure series win with 9-1 victory over Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Saturday at Dodger Stadium, completing a three-game series. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched 5.1 scoreless innings, recording 10 strikeouts. The Dodgers opened the scoring with RBI doubles and home runs from Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland. They widened their lead with multiple runs in the fourth inning, while the Phillies scored a solitary run in the ninth. This win positions the Dodgers 5.5 games ahead in the NL West as they prepare for a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 10 in 5.1 innings of work.
- •Dodgers lead early with RBI doubles and home runs.
- •Alex Freeland and Ryan Ward hit homers for the Dodgers.
- •Phillies score a solo run in the ninth inning.
- •Dodgers improve to 5.5 games ahead in NL West standings.
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Dispatch Phillies, Win Series in 9-1 Rout
"The Los Angeles Dodgers took a resounding 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of a three-game set Saturday.
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