The game was decided in one devastating inning. Los Angeles scored six runs in the fourth to transform a 3-3 tie into a commanding lead, rolling to a 12-4 victory over Chicago at Dodger Stadium.
Max Muncy provided the early spark with a two-run homer in the third inning that tied the game 2-2. The veteran first baseman finished 1-for-1 with two RBIs and two walks, carrying a .239 average with two home runs this season.
The fourth inning belonged entirely to the Dodgers. Freeland doubled home Kim to tie the game 3-3, then Freeman singled home Freeland to give Los Angeles the lead. T. Hernández followed with a two-run single that scored Freeman and Ohtani, extending the advantage to 6-3. Rushing and Pages added RBI singles to complete the six-run outburst that broke the game open.
Colin Rea absorbed the loss for Chicago, allowing six runs on six hits over 3.1 innings with four walks. His ERA stands at 4.61. Roki Sasaki earned the victory despite allowing four runs over five innings, improving to 1-2 with a 6.35 ERA.
The victory snapped Los Angeles' brief losing streak, improving the Dodgers to 17-9. Chicago's 10-game winning streak came to an end, though the Cubs remain 17-9 and tied atop their division.