MLB roundup: Marlins end Dodgers' winning streak
Field Level Media
06 Jul 2021, 15:40 GMT+10
Jorge Alfaro slugged a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning as the host Miami Marlins beat the Dodgers 5-4 on Monday, snapping Los Angeles' nine-game win streak.
David Hess (1-0) earned the win in his Marlins and 2021 major league debut, though he blew a lead in the top of the ninth. He pitchedone scoreless inning. Rookie Anthony Bender tossed a scoreless ninth, earning his first career save.
Marlins rookie Trevor Rogers, named to the All-Star Game on Sunday, pitched five innings and left with a 4-2 lead.
Dodgers starter Walker Buehler also picked up a five-inning no-decision, his shortest appearance of his season. He yielded four runs (three earned) on five hits.