Miami Marlins Defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in Series-Evening Game
The Miami Marlins secured a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 29, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Janson Junk pitched six scoreless innings for the Marlins, while the Dodgers struggled offensively without Shohei Ohtani in the batting lineup. The win improved the Marlins' record to 2-3 on their six-game West Coast road trip.
sportsnet.caJanson Junk pitched six scoreless innings, allowing three hits, one walk, and recording four strikeouts. Otto Lopez contributed three hits, while Owen Caissie and Kyle Stowers each drove in a run.
Junk, now 2-2 for the season, has delivered consecutive scoreless outings. This follows his previous two starts where he allowed nine runs, seven of them earned. The Dodgers' offense struggled without Shohei Ohtani in the batting order, marking the second time in his last five starts on the mound that he did not bat.
The victory improved the Marlins' record to 2-3 on their ongoing six-game West Coast road trip. The teams are set to play the series finale on Wednesday.
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3 events- April 29, 2026
Miami Marlins defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1, with Janson Junk pitching six scoreless innings.
1 sourceJapan Times - Recent starts
Janson Junk delivered consecutive scoreless outings after allowing nine runs in his previous two starts.
1 sourceJapan Times - Ongoing road trip
Marlins improved to 2-3 on their six-game West Coast road trip with the win.
1 sourceJapan Times
Potential Impact
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The win evens the three-game series, setting up a decisive finale for both teams.
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Dodgers' offensive struggles without Ohtani batting may prompt lineup adjustments in future games.
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Marlins' road trip record improves, potentially boosting team morale for remaining games.
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Junk's performance could influence his role in the Marlins' rotation moving forward.
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