Recap: Dodgers' Offense Struggles Vs. Braves In Series Loss

"Justin Wrobleski had a mostly excellent game, but one poor inning put the Dodgers behind early. The Braves scored four runs in the second inning, starting with three consecutive singles to put them up 1-0. Wrobleski could have kept the Braves to just the one, but a poor throw to second base on a comebacker to the mound prevented the Dodgers from turning a double play. After that, a double drove in three more runs for the Braves."

"But the left-hander settled in after that double and retired 16 straight hitters to get the Dodgers through seven innings. He went back out for the eighth and allowed a leadoff single before getting a double play, but then allowed a home run to extend the Braves' lead. Wrobleski was back on the mound in the ninth and allowed a leadoff homer, and he was unable to throw a complete game after hitting a batter with two outs."

"The Dodgers offense was non-existent for most of the day once again. They tallied just one hit through the first seven innings, which came in the first inning with two outs, and they failed to capitalize on any of their chances. The offense still worked six walks, whic"

"The Braves scored four runs in the second inning, starting with three consecutive singles to put them up 1-0. Wrobleski could have kept the Braves to just the one, but a poor throw to second base on a comebacker to the mound prevented the Dodgers from turning a double play. After that, a double drove in three more runs for the Braves."

The Dodgers and Braves played a Mother’s Day rubber match after splitting the first two games. The Dodgers struggled offensively again, producing only one hit through seven innings and failing to capitalize on scoring chances despite drawing six walks. Justin Wrobleski had a strong overall outing, but a poor second inning put the Dodgers behind early. The Braves scored four runs in the second inning, including three consecutive singles and additional damage after a missed double-play opportunity. Wrobleski later retired 16 straight hitters, but allowed a home run in the eighth and a leadoff homer in the ninth. The Dodgers lost 7-2 and the Braves took the series with their second straight win.

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