LOS ANGELES — Cuban Andy Pagés ended the game with a single in the 11th inning, his fourth hit of the game, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Friday.
Gavin Stone pitched in acceptable form and Dominican Teoscar Hernández hit a home run in a duel between two of the best teams of this season.
Austin Riley and Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr. each hit home runs for the Braves.
In the eleventh inning, when Will Smith was at second base, Atlanta manager Brian Snitker ordered an intentional walk to Max Muncy.
Hernández hit a grounder for a fielder’s choice. Then came Pagés, who reached a full count against Jesse Chávez (1-1) in an at-bat that lasted eight pitches.
Michael Grove (1-1) took the win, striking out his three rivals in the eleventh inning.
For the Braves, the Venezuelans Acuña 2-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI, Orlando Arcia 1-for-3 with an RBI. Dominican Marcell Ozuna 4-0.
For the Dodgers, Dominican Hernández is 1-for-5 with one run scored and one RBI. Cuban Pagés went 5-4 with an RBI. Puerto Rican Kiké Hernández 2-0. Venezuelan Miguel Rojas 2-0.
