As the Dodgers continue to ponder their trade deadline options, Teoscar Hernández helps power a resurgent Dodger offense to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.

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Shohei Ohtani didn't hit a home run for the first time in a week, but Teoscar Hernandez did as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Dave Roberts alluded to this pote

Emmet Sheehan goes five innings, the bullpen holds the Red Sox scoreless over the final four and Teoscar Hernandez hits a two-run homer as they kick off a nine-game road trip with a 5-2 win.