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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted his team had a little bit of luck on their side after a ball kicked off of the heel of San Diego Padres third
The San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers are deadlocked atop the NL West standings — at least until Saturday night’s outcome at Chavez Ravine provides a new leader. After a low-scoring series opener, two effective starters take the mound in Dylan Cease and Blake Snell.
Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada has flourished by discovering the virtues of the elevated fastball, pairing elite velocity with elite characteristics that make it death on those who dare to swing at an elevated heater. But Hernández was ready for it, taking an elevated fastball for a strike before unleashing on the second one he saw.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brock Stewart is hopeful for a postseason return after injuring his shoulder.
The Angels did need Kenley Jansen to record the save in the game, as the Dodgers made a late rally with home runs by Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy. It was his 22nd save of the season, in front of 44,571 fans at Angel Stadium.