Baseball
Dodgers wrap up NL West title with 6-2 win over Mariners
Max Muncy’s single scores Mookie Betts in the 11th
September 16, 2023 at 10:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Jason Heyward celebrates after hitting a double as Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford reacts during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle.
(Maddy Grassy/AP Photo)
By Tim Booth, AP Sports Writer
SEATTLE (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night.
Max Muncy’s single off Gabe Speier (2-2) scored Mookie Betts from second base with one out in the top of the 11th to give the Dodgers the lead. Chris Taylor and Kike Hernández followed with two-run singles off Isaiah Campbell, and the numerous fans in Dodger blue roared their approval as Seattle fans headed for the exits.
Evan Phillips (2-4) pitched the 10th inning and Joe Kelly got the final three outs. Afterward, the Dodgers held a brief celebration on the field filled with hugs, and division-title shirts and hats.
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