The Dodgers lost two of three in the matchup between the National League’s top two teams, cutting their NL West lead to three games over surging Arizona — their smallest margin since late April.
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.
Schwarber’s three-run homer capped a five-run sixth during which the NL East-leading Phillies tied and then took the lead. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was ejected by third base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt after an interference call on Miguel Rojas during the Phillies’ outburst. Rojas was charged with an error. He became incensed and jawed with Wendelstedt as Roberts came out of the dugout.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is ejected during the sixth inning of a baseball game against Philadelphia Phillies in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia took the loss.Grove hit Nick Castellanos in the eighth and Matt Strahm drilled Lux in the bottom of the inning.Both of Freeman’s RBI singles came on first pitches from Phillies starter Tyler Phillips .
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