The Los Angeles Dodgers just wrapped up a series win against the Philadelphia Phillies, but the real story brewing in the dugout is Eric Lauer’s unbelievable run: the team hasn’t lost a single game in which he has featured since he arrived in May. Lauer, who started Wednesday’s game, delivered another solid outing, pushing that streak even further and showing everyone he’s found his groove.
Lauer’s Untouchable Streak Continues Through Philly Sluggers
Eric Lauer took the mound and threw five innings as the starter, extending his perfect team record. Yeah, the Phillies jumped on him early. Alec Bohm tagged a 1-0 changeup for his 13th homer of the season, putting the Phillies up 2-0 in the first. And Bryan De La Cruz absolutely crushed one 404 feet in the fifth. But here’s the kicker: Lauer didn’t allow another run until that fifth inning blast, and he finished with a line of 5.1 innings pitched, giving up three runs while striking out five batters. Since joining the Dodgers in May, Lauer has pitched in eight games, and the team hasn’t dropped any of them. He’s completely transformed, sporting a 3.35 ERA through 45.2 innings. That’s just wild, isn’t it?
Offense Explodes, Led by Rushing’s Heroics and Muncy’s Power
The offense absolutely answered the call, hitting back hard after Bohm’s early shot. Dalton Rushing was a massive part of that comeback, first leveling the game in the top of the third inning with his 11th homer of the season, a blast that finally broke an ugly 0-for-19 stretch. Talk about clutch! Then, just two innings later, he scored two more runs with a double. Max Muncy continued his own power surge, smashing another two-run home run in the sixth inning to give the Dodgers a 5-3 lead after the Phillies had tied it up. That homer pushed Muncy past Ron Cey on the Dodgers’ all-time leaderboard. The lineup kept pouring it on, with Kyle Tucker bringing home Andy Pages on a bases-loaded sacrifice fly, and Tommy Edman ripping his first triple of the season, clearing the bases to make it 9-3.
The Dodgers cruised to a 9-5 win, securing yet another series victory post-All-Star break. After an off day on Thursday, they’re heading to New York for a three-game series against the Mets, with the first pitch set for Friday at 4:10 p.m. PT. Can Lauer keep his incredible streak alive if he pitches again? You know everyone will be watching.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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