Freddie Freeman dominates as Dodgers crush Marlins

In the United States, the Los Angeles Dodgers played two significant games against the Miami Marlins recently, showcasing impressive performances from both Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. On May 5, 2025, the Dodgers claimed victory with a score of 7-4, largely due to homers from Ohtani and Freeman. Freddie Freeman's two-run homer in the third inning contributed to establishing a strong lead. Additionally, Hyeseong Kim, who made his major league debut, recorded his first hit and contributed an RBI. Despite a late surge from rookie Agustin Ramirez, who hit a three-run homer for the Marlins, the Dodgers maintained their lead and secured the win. The Marlins' pitcher Sandy Alcántara struggled for the second consecutive outing against the Dodgers, allowing five runs over five innings, which raised questions about his performance following his Cy Young Award win in 2022. Just days later, on May 7, 2025, the Dodgers further demonstrated their offensive prowess with a commanding 10-1 victory. Freddie Freeman shone in this game as well; he recorded a bases-loaded triple, driving in four runs and extending his hitting streak to 12 games. Shohei Ohtani supplemented the Dodgers' performance with a triple and three walks, including an intentional walk during a six-run seventh inning. Landon Knack, back from Triple-A Oklahoma City, struck out five in four scoreless innings, leading to his first major league victory. The Marlins struggled to contain the Dodgers' onslaught, managing only one run throughout the game despite showing promise from rookie catcher Augustin Ramirez, who recorded a double and single. This match marked the Dodgers’ fourth consecutive series win, consolidating their position at the top of the National League. Both games illustrated the Dodgers' strength as they continue a successful season where they have won nine of their last ten games. The contrasting performances of Alcántara signal trouble for the Marlins, who have fallen to a dismal record of 14-22 after losing nine of their last eleven games. As the Dodgers prepare to face Arizona in their next series, Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernández have been instrumental in keeping the momentum going, but concerns abound about injuries, like Hernández's hamstring tightness during the May 5 game. Overall, the Dodgers showcase a formidable lineup capable of rising to the challenge in tight situations, while the Marlins must seek answers to improve their struggling performance.