Pages' three-homer game powers Dodgers past Astros

But while the Dodgers’ offense erupted for 14 hits and 12 runs, the biggest development of the afternoon may have come just one inning into Tyler Glasnow’s start. The Dodgers needed a response after mustering only one run in Tuesday’s 2-1 loss. They got one immediately, and emphatically.

Pages blasted three home runs, drove in six runs and continued his recent surge at the plate, carrying a Dodgers lineup that poured on 10 runs through the first five innings. The 25-year-old outfielder entered the game already swinging a hot bat, and by the end of Wednesday afternoon he had completely taken over the finale. But before the offensive avalanche began, concern settled over the Dodgers dugout.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park. Erik Williams-Imagn Images Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow (31) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park. Glasnow took the mound for the bottom of the second inning, threw a warm-up pitch, then immediately motioned for a trainer.

Moments later, Glasnow walked off the mound alongside the training staff, ending his afternoon after just one inning because of low back pain. “It’s a cool accomplishment,” Glasnow said afterward of recording his 1,000th career strikeout earlier in the game. “It would’ve been better if I didn’t get taken out of the game in the second.