Dodgy Diaz smacks two homers past Snell, propelling the Rays to a 4-0 victory over the Dodgers.
In a significant victory for the Tampa Bay Rays, they defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The game was marked by the impressive performance of Yandy Diaz, who hit two home runs off Blake Snell, providing all the Rays' offense.
Diaz, who started for the Rays in their final home game before a 14-day road trip, went 3-for-4 with three RBIs in the game. His first home run came in the first inning, and the second one followed in the third, marking his 20th home run of the season. This is the second time in his career that Diaz has reached this milestone.
Notably, six of Diaz's home runs have come in just 15 games since the All-Star break. During this period, Diaz has been batting .283 with 12 runs scored and 12 RBIs, demonstrating his offensive impact.
Meanwhile, Drew Rasmussen delivered a strong pitching performance for the Rays, throwing 5 1/3 scoreless innings. Rasmussen struck out six batters and allowed four hits, all of which were singles. The Dodgers never had a runner reach second base against Rasmussen.
In the sixth inning, Junior Caminero hit a home run, his 27th of the season, and Garrett Cleavinger got an inning-ending double play, preserving the Rays' lead. However, Teoscar Hernandez bounced into an inning-ending double play in the top of the sixth inning.
Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani both recorded singles in the top of the sixth inning for the Dodgers. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (9-7, 2.63 ERA) will start for the Dodgers in the series finale on Sunday.
Blake Snell, who was activated off the injured list on Saturday, made his first major league start since April 2 for the Dodgers. Snell, who signed a $182 million deal this winter, struck out eight batters in his third start for the Dodgers. However, he was charged with three runs on five hits in the game.
This victory was a much-needed boost for the Rays, who will embark on a 14-day road trip after this game. The series finale between the Rays and Dodgers will be an exciting match to watch, with Yamamoto on the mound for the Dodgers.
- The arts scene in Toronto was abuzz with the news of Yandy Diaz's impressive performance, as he hit two home runs in a significant 4-0 victory for the Tampa Bay Rays over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Meanwhile, Sports enthusiasts and baseball fans, particularly those following the Major League Baseball (MLB), were fascinated by Diah's feat, marking his 20th home run of the season.
- On the flip side, Arts and news enthusiasts in Toronto might also find interest in the upcoming series finale between the Rays and Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set to pitch for the Dodgers.
