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Dodgers Decimate Blue Jays: Was This Los Angeles' Best Game Yet?

The Los Angeles Dodgers, with a record of 17-11, faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays at 13-14 in a game that showcased the Dodgers' offensive might. The final score stood at 12-2, with the Dodgers delivering an exceptional performance.


Apr 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) is safe at second base ahead of the tag from Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

From the very first inning, the Dodgers set the tone with one hit and one run. Their momentum only grew stronger in the third inning when they unleashed six hits to bring in six runs. The fourth and fifth innings saw consistent performance from Los Angeles, adding one run in each through two hits per inning. In a remarkable sixth inning display of power and precision, four hits translated into two more runs for the team despite an error by their opponents. The scoring concluded for them with another run in the ninth off one hit.


The batting statistics were nothing short of impressive for Los Angeles; they achieved a .442 average from 43 at-bats and had an on-base percentage (OBP) of .48. Their slugging percentage was equally formidable at .698, contributing to an overall on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 1.178. They left 21 runners on base throughout the game but managed to convert seven out of fourteen chances with runners in scoring position (RISP). Moreover, three stolen bases were successfully completed out of four attempts.


Apr 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, Los Angeles was flawless; no errors were recorded while their fielders made all eleven assists successfully – maintaining a perfect fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0 across thirty-eight total chances.


On the mound for Los Angeles was Gavin Stone who earned his second win against one loss this season; he pitched seven innings allowing only two hits and strikingly low opponent batting average (OBA) of .087.


Apr 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

In contrast to this dominant display by Los Angeles, Toronto struggled both offensively and defensively throughout nine innings as evidenced by their five hits leading to just two runs alongside committing one error on defense.


Looking ahead after such a commanding victory, fans can catch their next game featuring "the" Dodgers as they continue their series against "the" Blue Jays at Rogers Centre located in Toronto's bustling downtown area on April 27th at 7:07 PM Eastern Time Zone broadcasted live on SportsNet LA network.

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