Cody Bellinger continued his outstanding rookie season with two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the eighth inning off Andrew Miller.
Another day, another hero for the Dodgers.
Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman went 3 for 4 with a pair of home runs and three RBIs in Washington's 10-5 win over the Braves. "I didn't think it was even going to threaten the warning track, to be honest with you".
"Obviously, I didn't do my part", he said.
"You really have to shorten up your swing, and it was basically battle mode", he said. I missed with the one to fall behind in the count.
Puig tallied two hits on Tuesday in the Dodgers' 7-5 win over the Indians. "I need to be better at getting ahead and throwing strikes", said Miller, who still is having an All-Star caliber season.
The Indians go into Thursday at 31-31 - the first time they have been.500 since April 18, when they were 7-7.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts struck a more serious tone Wednesday, saying (via MLB.com), "I talked to him today, and it was just something that he wishes didn't happen".
Facing Grant Dayton with runners on the corners, Michael Brantley hit a fly ball to center field that right fielder Yaisel Puig, owner one of the game's best arms, ran over to catch. The Dodgers are now winners of five straight.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo coming back to Manchester United?
In a post labelled the "hoax of the day" on the club's website, Bayern said they were not looking to sign the Real Madrid forward. The forward reportedly wants a move away from the Spanish giants, and is said to welcome a return to Old Trafford.
Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig made an obscene gesture at Cleveland fans after hitting a home run Tuesday night.
Taylor also had a two-run single in the eighth.
Miller was taken sixth overall by the Detroit Tigers in the 2006 draft - one pick ahead of the Dodgers' starting pitcher Tuesday night, Clayton Kershaw.
The Indians' backup catcher came into the game batting.139 without a home run this season.
"That's the handsome thing about baseball", Roberts said. The way Tito is managing Cleveland, it's like the postseason. "I was surprised the umpire actually called him out to begin with".
They have a losing record at Progressive Field (14-16).
Dodgers: LHP Julio Urias (left shoulder irritation) was placed on the DL at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
McCarthy is 0-2 in his last two starts, despite a 3.27 ERA. Taylor scored, Pederson was safe at second, and the Dodgers led 2-0. Bradley Zimmer, in the leadoff spot in Kipnis' absence, tested his arm and won the battle to make it 2-1.
Kluber retired the first four batters he faced, but with one out in the second inning, Grandal drew a walk.
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