Teoscar Hernandez walk-off double lifts Dodgers 3-2

Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run walk-off double in the ninth inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and avoid a three-game sweep. The Dodgers’ offense finally arrived late after striking out of scoring chances early, with the win coming as the bullpen bridged the gap and Hernández delivered the decisive hit off Riley O’Brien. Shohei Ohtani was given the day off after Wednesday’s four-strikeout performance and concerns about an arm injury and other discomfort, and Tommy Edman moved into the leadoff spot and helped set the stage with baserunning. Tarik Skubal kept St. Louis close but allowed two runs and a season-high 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings, while the Cardinals’ runs were produced by RBI singles from Joshua Báez and Ramón Urías. St. Louis threatened early and managed traffic on the bases again into the late innings, but the Dodgers mounted the winning rally when it mattered most. The result leaves the Cardinals still in the mix on a key road trip as they carry forward their postseason hopes.