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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 5–2 on May 14 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium in a matchup that underscored the home team's offensive and pitching advantages. Los Angeles generated eight hits and a .775 OPS while striking out 10 batters on the mound, holding San Francisco to just two hits and a .650 OPS. The Dodgers' pitching staff allowed only two earned runs across their outing, maintaining a 3.36 ERA despite issuing three walks, while the Giants managed just one home run and two RBIs across their lineup. San Francisco's strikeout rate of 10 whiffs proved particularly costly in a low-scoring affair, as the team's .240 batting average and 4.00 ERA reflected broader offensive and defensive struggles. The result extends Los Angeles' edge in the division and highlights the Dodgers' ability to win games without overwhelming offensive production, a trend that could prove valuable in tight playoff races.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| LAD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Jung Hoo LeeEric HaaseMax Muncy ×2Will SmithTeoscar HernándezAlex Call
