Shohei Ohtani starred for the Dodgers, homering on the first pitch and pitching five innings of three-hit ball in a 4-0 win over the Padres. Ohtani launched his eighth homer of the season, marking his 27th career leadoff homer. He struck out four batters and decreased his ERA to 0.73. The Dodgers improved their record by winning seven of eight games, while the Padres struggled, scoring only five runs in the series.

By the Numbers
  • Ohtani hit a 398-foot homer, his eighth of the season.
  • Ohtani's ERA is now 0.73 across eight starts this season.
State of Play
  • The Dodgers have won seven of their last eight games.
  • The Padres were outscored 15-5 in the series against the Dodgers.
What's Next

Both teams have a day off before resuming play. The Dodgers will face the Brewers on Friday, while the Padres will host the Athletics.

Bottom Line

Ohtani's dual-threat performance solidifies his status as a top player, and the Dodgers' recent success positions them strongly as they head into their next series.