Chris Taylor had three hits, including the go-ahead double in the 11th inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves.
Freeman capped his emotion-packed return to Atlanta on a high note. With Turner opening the 10th on second base, Freeman’s double off Will Smith drove in the go-ahead run. It was the second hit of the game for Freeman, who also had two strikeouts.Jansen’s fourth blown save in 24 chances wasted a strong start by Braves rookie Spencer Strider, who allowed only five hits in six scoreless innings to outpitch Tony Gonsolin.
Michael Harris II made a diving catch of Turner’s sinking liner in center field to end the ninth. He made another improbable catch in the 11th, running down a drive hit by Lux toward right field. Gonsolin was denied in his bid to become the majors’ first 10-game winner. The right-hander gave up one run on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.Dodgers: RF Zach McKinstry was removed from the original starting lineup. Thompson moved into the lineup ... LHP Caleb Ferguson threw two simulated innings before batting practice. Manager Dave Roberts said Ferguson is expected to throw again Wednesday. ...
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