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Recap: Max Scherzer, Early Offense Carry Dodgers Past Cardinals

Running low on sleep because of a long night of travel, the Los Angeles Dodgers had an early burst of adrenaline and received a strong start from Max Scherzer that propelled them to a 5-1 win in the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.

Trea Turner sparked a four-run first inning with a leadoff double that was followed by Max Muncy lining a single into right field that put runners at the corners. Mookie Betts kept the line moving with an RBI base hit, and Justin Turner brought in another run on a double play.

Corey Seager kept the inning alive with a two-out walk that led to more trouble for Miles Mikolas as Chris Taylor slugged a two-run homer.