SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts and appearing Giants skipper Kai Correa stood for a photograph as they exchanged pregame lineup playing cards. They had been believed to be the primary managers or head coaches of Asian descent to stand every alternative in any of the 4 primary U.S. sports activities.
Freddie Freeman made a slight historical past of his personal by way of hitting his 59th double of the season. He next scored on a three-run homer by way of J.D. Martinez, lifting NL West champion Los Angeles while San Francisco 6-2 on Friday night time.
Wilmer Flores homered and accident an RBI unmarried for the Giants, who had been controlled by way of bench tutor Correa. San Francisco fired supervisor Gabe Kapler previous within the age, 3 video games ahead of the top of his fourth season.
Roberts beloved the month with Correa.
“Obviously he’s heavy-hearted right now. He and Gabe have a good relationship, but for me as an Asian American to be able to exchange lineup cards with Kai, I’m proud of him and what he’s done and what he’s doing,” Roberts stated.
“I’ve got a lot of respect for him. It’s good for the game in the sense that someone that didn’t play professional baseball or big league baseball has reached the heights that he has. That’s good for people that look like us. … When you step back for a second and realize the significance, it’s big.”
Correa stated he thanked Roberts “for representing our shared background and creating opportunities for folks who look like me,” including: “I’m glad I got to have that moment.”
Freeman doubled with one out within the 6th inning, alike Todd Helton in 2000 for essentially the most doubles in a season within the majors since 1936 and the seventh-most all-time. Will Smith used to be accident by way of a tone ahead of Martinez delivered his thirty third house run, chasing Giants right-hander Keaton Winn (1-3).
Smith accident a two-run homer within the first, and Freeman went deep within the 3rd.
Lance Lynn (13-11) allowed two runs on two hits, struck out 4 and walked 4 over six innings to win his 3rd directly resolution next he didn’t issue right into a 10-inning win towards the Giants his ultimate era out on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.
The Giants (78-82), who will end with a shedding file next going 81-81 ultimate pace, want two wins this weekend to win the season line for the primary era since taking 10 of nineteen in 2021. Los Angeles has gained 4 of the while 5 within the competition.
