The Los Angeles avoided the sweeping of the Arizona Diamondbacks (5-4) on Sunday thanks to a walk-off pinch hit home run by Will Smith. A 10 strikeout game by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the fourth walk-off pinch hit dinger of the backstop (second in MLB history), improved the ‘ record to 78-59 a year.
In other news, former pitcher Walker Buhler has signed a deal with a National League candidate. The right-hander will not be reunited with the this season as he heads east after being released by the Boston Red Sox.
Additionally, right fielder Tescal Hernandez was benched Sunday by manager Dave Roberts. The skipper spoke about Hernandez’s recent struggle that led to his holiday during the series finale.
Finally, the All-Star third base hand Max Mancy pushed back his return timeline amid an unfortunate retreat. A new layer of his path to recovery has nothing to do with his current oblique damage, but still delays his return.
All the latest news and stories are here (click on the full article headline):
will not sign Walker Buehlers joining NL Powerhouse prior to deadline
Dave Roberts reveals Tescal Hernandez is outside the lineup and why he’s outside the Diamondbacks
‘ Max Muncy return timeline has been pushed back following an unfortunate setback
Max Muncy discusses his impact on the lineup, the ‘ struggle without him
‘ Kique Hernandez reveals one of his biggest goals he has yet to achieve
host a special movie night at Stadium Field in September
Dave Roberts sends a message to the in the struggle
lineup vs. Diamondback: Tescar Hernandez and Will Smith Out
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