Teoscar Hernández’s three-run homer in the third inning helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 6-4 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. Shohei Ohtani, on his second bobblehead night, hit a leadoff homer and had a stellar performance throughout the game, scoring and stealing bases to reach a career-high of 104 runs this season.
Ohtani, aiming to become the first player in MLB history with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in a season, showcased his talents both offensively and defensively. He hit his 42nd homer off Corbin Burnes and stole two bases. Before the game, Ohtani and his dog Decoy presented the ceremonial first pitch, delighting the sellout crowd.
The Dodgers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to score four runs in the third inning, with Mookie Betts contributing an RBI single and Hernández adding his 28th homer of the season. Although Baltimore narrowed the gap to 5-4, the Dodgers held on for the win.
Anthony Banda earned the victory with 1 1/3 innings of solid relief pitching, while Michael Kopech recorded his 12th save by retiring the side in the ninth inning. Dodgers’ starter Walker Buehler struggled, allowing four runs in 4 2/3 innings before being replaced.
The game saw some defensive errors from the Dodgers in the second inning, allowing the Orioles to take an early lead. However, the Dodgers’ offense picked up the pace to secure the win despite the miscues.
In the injury updates, Orioles’ Jorge Mateo underwent season-ending elbow surgery, while Dodgers’ Jack Flaherty and Tyler Glasnow are dealing with minor injuries. The teams are looking to regroup and make adjustments for their upcoming games.
In the next matchups, the Orioles will rely on LHP Cade Povich’s pitching, while the Dodgers will turn to RHP Bobby Miller to continue their winning momentum.