Justin Verlander, San Francisco Giants
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San Francisco Giants infielder Dominic Smith went on the 10-day injured list after straining his right hamstring stretching to catch a ball at first base during Friday’s 5-1, 10-inning win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ben Rortvedt, the Dodgers’ No. 9 hitter, doubled with two outs, putting the go-ahead run in scoring position. With a base open, Melvin elected to intentionally walk one MVP in Shohei Ohtani to get to another MVP in Betts. Melvin had two relievers ready and warmed but stuck with Verlander.
On Friday night, Shohei Ohtani's LA Dodgers suffered a 5-1 defeat against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.