Day 1 winners and losers overview

On Saturday night, Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivered the decisive blow for his team, knocking a two‑run homer out of the park in the seventh inning of a 5‑3 win over the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. The blast lifted the Dodgers from a 3‑1 deficit to take the lead, and Bellinger finished the game with a .300 batting average and 12 RBIs in the series.

The home run came on a 2‑0 count after a slow‑pitch that had the Giants’ pitcher struggling to locate the ball. Bellinger’s swing was timed perfectly, sending the ball deep into the left‑field stands and giving the Dodgers a three‑run cushion that the Giants could not overcome. The victory improves the Dodgers’ record in the NL West to 27‑15, keeping them within two games of the division leader.

With the win, the Dodgers maintain momentum as they chase the playoffs, while the Giants face a tough stretch ahead. Bellinger’s performance underscores the Dodgers’ offensive depth and keeps the team in strong contention for a postseason berth.