San Francisco Giants outfielder Darin Ruf saved a potential tie run in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday night.
Corey Seager was facing Rico García when he drilled a ball to left field. Ruf followed the ball and made a jump as he ran toward the gate that separates the Dodgers’ bullpen from the rest of the field.
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Ruf secured the ball for the second outing of the inning and prevented a Dodgers player from going home first and tying up the game late.
San Francisco added another run in the seventh inning to give them a comfortable lead by wrapping up a win against Los Angeles. The Giants went to 2-2 on the season, while the Dodgers fell to 2-2.
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Ruf ended the game 2 for 4 with an RBI. Donovan Solano and Mauricio Dubon also contributed driven runs in the victory.
Wily Peralta picked up the San Francisco victory after a work inning. Drew Smyly, who started the game, lasted 3 1/3 innings and allowed one run. He got the no decision.
Julio Urias of Los Angeles lasted five innings and allowed just one run.
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The Dodgers’ solo career stemmed from a career run from Cody Bellinger in the third inning.
