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Cody Bellinger, Dodgers Set Records In 1st Inning Against Cardinals

Matthew Moreno
3 Min Read
Keith Birmingham/Southern California News Group

Looking to end their homestand on a winning note, the Los Angeles Dodgers began their three-game finale against the St. Louis Cardinals in record fashion. An 11-run first inning was capped off by Cody Bellinger hitting a grand slam to right field.

Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez ran into immediate trouble as Mookie Betts led off with a double, which was followed by Max Muncy working a walk. Justin Turner followed with a run-scoring single to tie the game.

Bellinger then gave the Dodgers a lead with a two-run base hit, and Gavin Lux extended it by driving in a pair off a double to center field. Zach McKinstry’s RBI single kept the line moving, and it wasn’t until Walker Buehler struck out on a sacrifice bunt attempt that Martinez retired a better.

The lineup turning over brought more runs for the Dodgers as Betts hit an RBI single. Turner’s walk loaded the bases with two outs and marked the end of the road for Martinez.

Cardinals reliever Jake Woodford didn’t fare any better, immediately falling behind 3-0 to Bellinger. His fourth pitch of the at-bat was sent to right field for a grand slam.

The Dodgers sent 14 batters to the plate, collected seven hits, drew four walks and had one stolen base en route to scoring 11 runs.

Bellinger set a Dodgers franchise record with six RBI in one inning, and matched his overall career high. As a team the Dodgers’ 11 runs in an inning were their most in L.A. franchise history for the regular season.

They also reached that total during an emphatic Game 3 win against the Atlanta Braves in the 2020 National League Championship Series.

The 11 runs are the most a team has scored in any inning so far this season as well.

Goldschmidt adds to home run total against Dodgers

Prior to the Dodgers blowing the game open, Paul Goldschmidt slugged a solo home run in the top of the first inning. It was Goldschmidt’s 33rd career home run against the Dodgers, which is most among active players.

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Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com