Freddie Freeman homered to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night.
What happened?
The Dodgers' win came after losing back-to-back games for the first time since May 11-12.
Freddie Freeman’s 13th home run of the season helped the Dodgers secure the win.
Why it matters for Freddie Freeman
Freeman's home run was a significant moment in the game, giving the Dodgers the lead they needed to win.
Shohei Ohtani also homered for the Dodgers, hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning.
What comes next?
The Dodgers will face the Twins again on Tuesday, with left-hander Justin Wrobleski scheduled to start for the Dodgers.
The Twins will start left-hander Kendry Rojas, who was reinstated from the injured list on Sunday.
Byron Buxton homered for the Twins in the first inning, tying Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the American League lead.
The Dodgers' Eric Lauer pitched six hitless innings after opener Will Klein allowed Buxton's homer.
Tanner Scott converted his 10th save in 11 chances for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers lost outfielder Kyle Tucker and catcher Dalton Rushing during the game due to injuries.
Freddie Freeman's home run was a key moment in the game, and it helped the Dodgers secure a much-needed win.
The Dodgers will look to build on this win as they continue their season.
On Monday night, the Dodgers' fans had reason to celebrate, thanks to Freeman's home run and the team's strong pitching performance.