Shohei Ohtani Sparks Dodgers with Two Home Runs, Hits Career Milestone
When it comes to headline moments, Shohei Ohtani seemed determined to own the night at Dodger Stadium. He launched the very first pitch he saw out of the park, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers an early jolt and instantly setting the tone against the San Francisco Giants. By the time Ohtani had crushed his second home run—a sixth-inning rocket—he’d notched his 24th and 25th dingers of the season and hit a cool milestone: 250 career home runs. That’s rarified air in baseball, and both teammates and fans soaked up the historic moment.
Ohtani didn’t just energize the crowd; he completely rattled the Giants’ pitching. His bat has been on fire lately, and with those two bombs, he’s putting together one of the most exciting power-hitting campaigns of the year. It’s not just stat padding, either. Ohtani’s blasts helped the Dodgers pile up runs—and there was more than just one star in the lineup making noise.
Clayton Kershaw Settles In as Dodgers’ Offense Explodes
On the mound, Clayton Kershaw looked like the veteran ace Dodgers fans adore. Working deep into the game, he spun seven innings of two-run ball, mixing sharp fastballs and filthy breaking stuff. The Giants managed only six hits off him, and he didn’t hand out any easy walks. Kershaw fanned six batters—at one point, he shut down the heart of the order with his signature curve. At age 37, he’s still proving he can control a lineup and give the Dodgers exactly what they need: stability and experience, especially with the division race heating up.
The offensive fireworks went beyond Ohtani. Andy Pages turned in a huge performance, stacking up three singles and reaching base most of the night. Freddie Freeman was right behind him, chipping in a pair of hits and driving in runs with his classic line-drive swing. The Dodgers seemed to have someone on base every time you blinked—their 11-run surge was a group effort.
- Ohtani: 2 home runs, 3 RBI, and the 250th bomb of his career
- Kershaw: 7 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts
- Andy Pages: 3 hits night
- Freddie Freeman: 2 hits and 2 RBIs
The Giants tried to keep things interesting late in the game, with Tommy Edman and D.J. Johnson each cranking out solo home runs. But by then, the Dodgers’ home runs and steady pitching had already built a mountain too high to climb. San Francisco’s pitching just couldn’t string together outs fast enough to slow Los Angeles’ relentless offense.
With the win, the Dodgers reminded everyone why so many consider them favorites in the division. Ohtani grabbing the spotlight with his historic 250th home run just added another bright chapter to an already electric season in Los Angeles. The Giants, meanwhile, walk away knowing how dangerous this Dodgers lineup can be when it catches fire early.
