Dodgers' Late Surge Not Enough to Overcome Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

In a closely contested game at Citizens Bank Park, the Los Angeles Dodgers fell short against the Philadelphia Phillies with a final score of 7-8. This outcome brings the Dodgers' season record to 9-2, while the Phillies improve to 7-2. Despite a valiant effort in the later innings, the Dodgers could not overcome an early deficit.

Dodgers' Offensive Highlights

The Dodgers showcased resilience and power throughout the game, amassing a total of 9 hits. Teoscar Hernández led the charge with an impressive performance at bat, achieving a perfect batting average of 1.000 from just three at-bats and driving in five runs for his team. His slugging percentage soared to an astonishing 3.333, highlighting his significant impact on the game's offensive front.

Will Smith also contributed significantly with two hits out of four at-bats, maintaining a .500 batting average and reaching base half of his appearances. Mookie Betts demonstrated his prowess as well by securing a .400 batting average and showcasing an on-base plus slugging (OPS) rate of 1.0.

Pitching Efforts and Defensive Plays

On the mound, Tyler Glasnow struggled in his starting role for the Dodgers, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 22.5 over two innings pitched which allowed five runs by The Phillies early on that set back The Dodgers significantly despite their late-game efforts to rally back.

The bullpen saw mixed results with Kirby Yates standing out among relievers by not allowing any earned runs and striking out opponents at an impressive rate of 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings pitched.

Defensively, The Dodgers were flawless in their execution with no errors recorded during this matchup - showcasing their ability to support their pitchers through solid fieldwork.

Looking Ahead

The Los Angeles Dodgers will next face off against The Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 7th at 6:45 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live action broadcasted on SportsNet LA as The Dodgers look forward to bouncing back from this narrow defeat.