In a thrilling eighth inning comeback, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their fourth consecutive victory against the Houston Astros with a score of 8-7. The Dodgers benefited from a balk by Ryan Stanek, along with the support of the umpire and Houston’s relievers. James Outman crossed the plate for the go-ahead run, leaving Stanek visibly frustrated after striking out Michael Busch. Stanek’s frustration led to an argument with second base umpire Junior Valentine, resulting in his ejection. Manager Dusty Baker also argued with the umpire and was ejected as well. Despite the controversy, the Dodgers managed to tie the game in the eighth, loading the bases and scoring with a sacrifice fly and a ground-rule double. Second base umpire Junior Valentine made the decisive call, deeming Stanek’s movement a balk. Stanek vehemently disagreed with the call, stating that he had not yet even come set on the mound. Phil Bickford earned the victory in relief for the Dodgers, while Evan Phillips recorded his 10th save in the ninth inning. The Astros’ Alex Bregman hit a grand slam in the fifth inning, receiving boos from the crowd due to the sign-stealing scandal the Astros were involved in during their 2017 World Series victory over the Dodgers. The Astros added runs with RBI singles and sacrifice flys throughout the game, and Ronel Blanco delivered a solid performance on the mound for Houston. Despite a strong start, Dodgers rookie Bobby Miller struggled in the fifth and was pulled from the game. The Dodgers faced a 7-5 deficit in the seventh before a pinch-hit, two-run homer by David Peralta tied the game. Blanco retired the next 16 of his final 17 batters, while Miller struggled with six runs allowed in four innings. A standout moment occurred in the first inning when Con Corey Julks made an incredible leaping catch, robbing Mookie Betts of a potential home run. The Dodgers took an early lead with a home run from Will Smith off Blanco. Overall, the Dodgers exhibited resilience and skill to secure a dramatic victory over the Astros.
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