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Dodgers Highlights: Rally In Late Innings Leads To Win Over Diamondbacks

Daniel Starkand
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The Los Angeles Dodgers began their three-game series at Chase Field with a big win, coming from behind to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7-4. It lowered their magic number to clinch the National League West to five.

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David Freese, who is turning out to be a key acquisition for the Dodgers, had another big night at the plate against Diamondbacks left-hander Robbie Ray. He came through with an RBI single in the top of the first inning to give Los Angeles an early 1-0 lead, but his big hit of the night came in the top of the fifth.

With the Dodgers trailing 2-1, Freese launched an opposite-field home run off the laboring Ray to tie the game. Overall, Freese finished the night 3-for-4 with two RBI.

Freese wasn’t the only one to come up with a big hit as Max Muncy came off the bench in the seventh inning and ripped a single to left to drive in a run and once again tie the game.

The Dodgers took the lead later that inning on an RBI groundout by Manny Machado. Later n the game, Machado hit a double to right field that drove in a much-needed insurance run.

On the mound, Clayton Kershaw turned in another quality start to earn his ninth victory of the season. He allowed six hits, three runs and a walk in six innings while striking out six. He is in line to start one final regular season game this weekend.

Daniel Starkand is a graduate from Chapman University with a degree in journalism and broadcast journalism. He grew up in Burbank, Calif. and played baseball at Burbank High and his first two years at Chapman. Along with serving as a senior writer, editor and social media manager for DodgerBlue.com, Daniel also writes for LakersNation.com. Contact: daniel@mediumlargela.com