Edelman reverses 3-pointer to help Dodgers win over NFC West leader
Quick Look
- Dodger player Edman served as a pioneer during the absence of Shohei Ohtani.
- Today, he hit a reversal three-point homer against the Nationals to help the team win 6:5.
- At the same time, he showed a Gold Glove-level defense.
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Why It Matters
Shohei Ohtani missed three consecutive games due to injury, and Edman replaced him as the opener.
Edman. (AP)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] Dodger Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani missed 3 consecutive games due to injury, but the Korean-born Tommy Edman who replaced him as the pioneer was good both offensively and defensively. Today, he faced the Nationals with a reversal 3-pointer, helping the defending team win 6:5 and win the last 3 consecutive games.
With Shohei Ohtani missing 3 games in a row and possibly entering the disabled list, Edman became the Dodgers' most crazy nuclear warhead. In the game against the Cardinals on the 4th, he alone accounted for 4 of the 6 hits of the Dodgers. Today, he guarded the center field and showed his Gold Glove strength in the 5th inning. He hit the home run wall and caught Daylen Lile's super deep fly ball. He performed 6-star fielding and even started pitcher Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow blurted out in disbelief: "Holy fu*k, dude. Holy sh*t."
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After the seventh inning, the Dodgers were still trailing 2:4. With two outs and one and two bases occupied, it was Edelman's turn to bat. Although he failed to score a hit or 2K in the first three at-bats, Edelman seized the opportunity this time and caught the 85.6-mile high slider of former Dodger Farm right-hander Clayton Beeter. He converted a 3-pointer in center right field and became the Dodgers' winning hero.
Edman's 4 hits and 1 hit today was a priceless 3-pointer. It was also his 6th home run this season. After the game, he hit .270/.345/.398 and had an offensive index of 0.762. Since replacing Ohtani as the pioneer, Edman has hit 5 hits in 13 games in 3 games, hitting .385/.385/.692 and having an offensive index of 1.077.
Edman (right) performed 6-star fielding. (AP)
Dodger star right-hander Glasnow pitched in 6 innings and allowed 6 hits, 8 strikeouts and 3 walks. He allowed 4 earned runs regardless of the outcome. His post-game ERA was 3.12. After the Dodgers won today, their record reached 85 wins and 57 losses, firmly ranking as the leader of the National League West and temporarily ranked second in the National League. They are one game behind the Warriors, the leader of the National League East and third in the National League.
Glasnow. (AP)
Open Questions
- Shohei Otani’s injury severity and expected return time
- Can Edelman continue to maintain his current high level of performance?
