Freeman’s bases-loaded triple helps Dodgers beat Marlins 10-1

MIAMI (AP) — Freddie Freeman singled twice and hit a bases-loaded triple and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 10-1 on Wednesday.

Freeman drove in four runs and extended his hitting streak to 12 games as the MLB-leading Dodgers (25-12) took two of three at Miami and won their fourth straight series. Freeman went 8 for 13 in the series with six RBIs and two home runs.

Shohei Ohtani tripled and drew three walks Wednesday, including an intentional pass during a six-run seventh against reliever Lake Bachar.

Pinch-hitter James Outman padded the Dodgers’ lead with a three-run homer in the ninth.

Landon Knack (2-0) allowed four hits and no runs while striking out five after being called up earlier Wednesday from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Matt Sauer, who was also recalled, relieved Knack and pitched the final four innings for his first career save.

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) runs after hitting a triple during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Miami starter Valente Bellozo allowed just one hit and struck out seven over 5 1/3 scoreless innings. He was relieved by Cade Gibson one batter into the sixth before having to face Ohtani for a third time. Ohtani tripled off Gibson (0-1) the next at-bat.

Rookie catcher Augustin Ramirez singled and doubled for the Marlins (14-22), who dropped to 2-9 in their last 11 games.

Jesús Sánchez singled in the sixth and drove in Miami’s only run with a sacrifice fly ninth.

Key moment

The Dodgers blew the game open in the seventh against Bachar, who came in and gave up a walk, a single and run-scoring single. With first base open, Bachar intentionally walked Ohtani before walking Mookie Betts with the bases loaded.. Freeman’s bases-clearing triple came next, followed by another run-scoring single.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack (96) aims a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Key stat

The Dodgers had only one hit through the first five innings against Bellozo before getting 11 hits off four Miami relievers.

Up next

The Dodgers begin a four-game series at Arizona on Thursday with RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (4-2, 0.90) on the mound. The Marlins are off Thursday before RHP Max Meyer (2-3, 3.92) starts the first of a three-game series at the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

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Miami Marlins pitcher Valente Bellozo (83) aims a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a triple to right field during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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