The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a commanding 10-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, fueled by Jason Heyward's impactful three-run homer during a decisive five-run second inning.

This win marks the Dodgers' eighth in their last nine games, solidifying their position atop the NL West. Manager Dave Roberts praised the team's recent performance, noting the stability of their bullpen and the players settling into their roles.

While the Orioles entered the series with an impressive eight-game winning streak, they struggled against the Dodgers, committing a season-high four errors and issuing eight walks. Aaron Hicks contributed two RBIs for Baltimore, but their offensive efforts were ultimately overshadowed by the Dodgers' powerful performance.

Heyward's powerful home run off Tyler Wells set the tone for the game. Following the homer, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith added RBI singles, contributing to a challenging 40-pitch inning for Wells. Wells (7-5) exited the game after just two innings, his shortest outing of the season.

On the mound for the Dodgers, Michael Grove (2-2) delivered a solid performance, allowing only one run until the sixth inning. Grove's improved performance this month has seen his ERA drop significantly. He attributed his success partly to incorporating a cutter into his pitching repertoire.

The Dodgers further extended their lead in the seventh, scoring four runs despite managing only one hit, a J.D. Martinez RBI single. Baltimore's pitching struggles continued, with Cole Irvin and Cionel Pérez issuing a combined five walks in the inning. Pérez had just been activated from the injured list earlier in the day.

The Dodgers experienced a setback when Jake Marisnick, who replaced Heyward, left the game with hamstring tightness. An MRI is scheduled to assess the extent of the injury.

On the Orioles' side, LHP Nick Vespi was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Pérez. Outfielder Cedric Mullins, sidelined since Saturday with a quadriceps injury, is hopeful for a return later this week.

Looking ahead, the Dodgers will start Julio Urías (7-5, 4.35 ERA) in their next game, while the Orioles will send Dean Kremer (10-4, 4.59) to the mound.