MINNEAPOLIS — The Los Angeles Dodgers showcased the strength of their roster depth Tuesday night, rallying to a 12-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Despite injuries to key players, the Dodgers’ ability to rely on lesser-used contributors helped them secure the best record in Major League Baseball.

Third-string catcher Chuckie Robinson, called up midseason and primarily valued for his defensive skills, played a pivotal role in the offense during a night when both primary catchers were unavailable. Robinson, who has been with the Dodgers organization intermittently over the past two seasons, singled in the fourth inning, driving in a run and setting up a sacrifice fly by Shohei Ohtani. He finished the game with two hits and an RBI sacrifice bunt.

Starting catcher Will Smith remained sidelined due to a neck injury, and backup Dalton Rushing missed Tuesday’s game following a concussion scare the previous day. Although Rushing returned to the lineup Wednesday, Smith did not travel with the team. Right fielder Kyle Tucker also remained out with back spasms and is likely to be sidelined until at least Friday.

First baseman Freddie Freeman contributed significantly with three hits, including two doubles, and two RBIs. Alex Call, filling in for Tucker, reached base four times, scored three runs, and hit his first home run of the season. Call credited recent coaching sessions with Aaron Bates and Robert Van Scoyoc for helping him regain his hitting approach, emphasizing grinding at-bats and working deep counts.

The Dodgers amassed 17 hits against a Twins bullpen effort, largely dismantling reliever Austin Voth, who gave up 11 hits. Manager Dave Roberts praised the team’s focused at-bats and proactive offensive approach. “I thought tonight there was a presence for each guy in the batter’s box,” Roberts said. “There was some intent behind their at-bats. It was as good of an offensive outing as we’ve had in quite some time.”

Utility player Tommy Edman, recently activated after recovering from right ankle surgery, had his eighth hit in six games and played a key role in producing the Dodgers’ first two runs. Edman’s grounders and baserunning helped set the stage for subsequent scoring rallies.

Starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski carried the bulk of the workload, pitching seven innings and allowing two runs. After early difficulties—yielding a homer and a string of hits—Wrobleski and the coaching staff adjusted his pitch selection to keep the Twins off balance in later innings. He was followed by right-handers Edgardo Henriquez and Brock Stewart, who both threw scoreless frames, though Stewart gave up a solo homer in the ninth.

The Dodgers’ offense surged again in the ninth inning, scoring five runs highlighted by Call’s home run and doubles from Miguel Rojas and Max Muncy.

Freeman summarized the team’s resilience, noting the collective effort despite injuries. “We’ve got really good depth, we’ve got really good players, guys that care,” he said. “Doesn’t matter what’s happening; we’ve got guys stepping up, making big plays, big at-bats.”

The victory extends the Dodgers’ lead atop the majors, underscoring their ability to maintain consistency through adversity as the season progresses.