Phillies’ rally falls short after Eflin struggles

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers slugged four home runs, including two by rookie Corey Seager and one from Chase Utley in his first game against his former club, in a 9-4 win over the Phillies Monday night.

“It was cool,” Utley said of playing against his team of 12 1/2 seasons. “You’re still trying to go out there and compete and win. Obviously I know lot of faces in that dugout, but the main goal is to win a game and we did. It was definitely different. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was exciting to see those guys for sure.”

Seager set a Los Angeles Dodgers single-season mark for home runs by a shortstop with 21. The franchise record is 22 by Glenn Wright in 1930.

“When you don’t think he can do any more, he continually exceeds that,” manager Dave Roberts said of Seager. “Every time he comes up to bat, something special can happen. His defense has been consistent all year long. He’s done so many things for us, obviously he’s a special player.”

Yasmani Grandal also homered with his career-best 17th in support of rookie Julio Urias (2-2), who allowed three runs in five innings while making his final start as a teenager (he turns 20 on Friday)and notching his first win at Dodger Stadium. Two of the Phillies’ runs were unearned, scoring on Urias’ throwing error.

Phillies starter Zach Eflin (3-5) allowed three homers and seven runs in three innings. Joc Pederson had two doubles and three RBIs for the Dodgers. Tommy Joseph hit his 15th homer for the Phillies.

“When he’s got it, he’s good,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said of Eflin. “When he doesn’t have command, he’s very hittable.”

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