Dodgers defeat Diamondbacks 6-5 after late bullpen rally
Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani each drove in two runs as the Dodgers held off Arizona for a 6-5 win at Chase Field. The victory extended Los Angeles' recent streak despite three runs allowed by relievers in the seventh inning.
New York PostBoth players contributed again in a two-run seventh that pushed the lead to 6-2. Freeman finished 3-for-5 while Ohtani went 2-for-4 with an intentional walk.
Bullpen allows three runs Eric Lauer pitched 4 2/3 innings and allowed two runs.
Blake Treinen and Edgardo Henriquez followed with scoreless relief before Kyle Hurt gave up three runs on three walks in the seventh. Arizona stranded two runners in the eighth on a double play and left another in scoring position in the ninth.
Standings and streaks The Dodgers improved to 39-22 and hold a six-game lead in the National League West. They are 15-4 since May 13 and have not lost consecutive games since a four-game skid from May 9-12. Ohtani raised his average to .415 over his last 18 games. Freeman has hit .348 with five home runs in 13 games since May 19. Ohtani is scheduled to pitch on Wednesday against Zac Gallen.
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