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Dodgers Wait Out Rain For 7-2 Victory Over Twins

Turner, who made an error earlier that led to Minnesota's tying run, hit an RBI single that gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead.

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April 13, 2022

Trea Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke open a tie game with a six-run eighth inning, then waited out the rain to take a 7-2 victory Tuesday night in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins.

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Turner, who made an error earlier that led to Minnesota’s tying run, hit an RBI single that gave the Dodgers a 2-1 lead. His line drive went under the glove of Twins third baseman Luis Arraez, who was unable to turn a potential double play.

Justin Turner followed two batters later with another RBI single, and Will Smith doubled in two runs to give Los Angeles a 5-1 cushion.

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