The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their series against the Seattle Mariners with a 6-2 victory on Tuesday night, a win highlighted by early offensive bursts and a solid outing from rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki.
Los Angeles struck first in the opening frame when Mookie Betts doubled, driving in two runs, and the lead expanded in the fourth when catcher Dalton Rushing launched a three-run homer that put the Dodgers firmly in control.
Sasaki, making his second start for the club, delivered 5‑1/3 innings of work, fanning seven batters while surrendering just two runs in the sixth before being pulled, a performance that earned him the win and signaled his growing comfort in the rotation.
The team’s star, Shohei Ohtani, was absent from the lineup due to lingering knee soreness, a development that left manager Dave Roberts to rely more heavily on the emerging arms.
Looking ahead
With the series shifting to Seattle, the Mariners will look to rebound, while the Dodgers aim to build on Sasaki’s promising start and maintain momentum as they chase a playoff spot.