Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer off Corbin Burnes in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Wednesday night.

The Diamondbacks got a tape-measure home run from Ketel Marte and Corbin Burnes pitched seven strong innings, but still lost to the Dodgers.

The 24-year-old rookie catcher, who has started three times in seven games since being called up last week, has had no trouble acclimating as Will Smith’s new backup.

A day after getting a game off, Teoscar Hernández comes up big against Corbin Burnes as Dodgers win series against Diamondbacks.

Teoscar Hernandez hit a three-run homer, Dustin May won for the first time in four starts, and the host Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 to win the rubber game of the three-game series.

After last night’s painful late collapse, the D-Backs were desperate to get their offense started early. Unfortunately, it never really got out of the starting gate all night. They collected seven hits and a walk in the game,

With injuries taking a toll on the Dodgers' starting rotation, Jack Dreyer and Landon Knack struggle early in a 9-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The San Francisco Giants, winners of four of their last five games heading into Wednesday, suffered twin setbacks as they attempt to dethrone their longtime arch-rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in the National League West.

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