Mookie Betts homers twice and Dodgers go back-to-back twice in 8th inning of 8-2 win over Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers triumphed over the San Francisco Giants with an 8-2 victory, highlighted by Mookie Betts’ two home runs and a remarkable eighth inning where the Dodgers hit four homers. Max Muncy and Kyle Tucker started the inning with back-to-back homers, followed by Betts and Will Smith, who also hit consecutive home runs. Tyler Glasnow pitched six strong innings for the Dodgers, who are chasing the best record in the majors. The Giants, who suffered their 90th loss of the season, struggled as reliever Philip Abner allowed all five runs in the eighth. Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula contributed with a crucial double, while Edwin Díaz returned from injury to close the game. The Giants’ starter for the next game remains undecided. QUESTION: How might the Dodgers’ performance in this game influence their momentum going into the postseason?