Tempers flare, Dodgers rally past Giants 2-1 in 9th inning

Source: sportsup365.com --- Monday, September 19, 2016
Tempers flare, Dodgers rally past Giants 2-1 in 9th inning Los Angeles Dodgers’ Hall of Fame announcer Vin Scully gestures to fans during the seventh inning of a Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants, Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES (AP) Adrian Gonzalez hit a game-winning double in the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied Monday night for a testy 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants that increased their NL West lead to six games. Two innings after a shoving match broke out when tempers flared between Madison Bumgarner and Yasiel Puig again, the Dodgers’ comeback in the ninth began with pinch-hitter Andrew Toles’ leadoff single. Corey Seager singled past diving second baseman Joe Panik on a two-strike pitch from Javier Lopez (1-3), allowing the speedy Toles to reach third. Justin Turner’s single tied the game, and Gonzalez followed with a drive to deep right field that eluded Hunter Pence. Joe Blanton (6-2) got the win in relief. ...

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