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Shohei Ohtani hits solo home run, RBI double as Dodgers pound Giants 10-2

May. 15, 2024 02:00 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had a solo home run and an RBI double among his three hits, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the rival San Francisco Giants 10-2 on Tuesday night. Ohtani's 12th homer highlighted a four-run fourth inning that was capped by Gavin...

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years

May. 15, 2024 01:55 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco's McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close Tuesday night. Ohtani’s 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win against the Giants landed above the brick facade in right-center for the longest home...

Darvish strikes out seven in seven dominant innings as Padres beat Dodgers 4-0

May. 12, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Yu Darvish gave up two hits in seven dominant innings to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Xander Bogaerts hit solo home runs for the Padres, who have won five of the eight...

Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' starting lineup vs. Padres because of back tightness

May. 12, 2024 16:40 PM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday because of back tightness that forced him to exit a game Saturday night. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said sitting Ohtani would be a precautionary measure. ...

Shohei Ohtani leaves late in Dodgers' win over Padres with back tightness

May. 12, 2024 07:38 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night with what manager Dave Roberts said was back tightness. Ohtani went 0 for 3 with a walk, grounding out to the pitcher in...

Teoscar Hernández hits a grand slam and Paxton pitches 6 strong innings as Dodgers beat Padres 5-0

May. 12, 2024 00:35 AM EDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a grand slam, James Paxton tossed six scoreless innings to remain undefeated and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Saturday night. Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer for the Dodgers, who have won eight of their last...

Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins

May. 08, 2024 18:24 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers' starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Wednesday to complete an unbeaten six-game homestand. Los Angeles extended its overall winning streak to a...

Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 years

May. 07, 2024 02:12 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It wasn't the brilliant outing Walker Buehler was hoping for, but the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher is happy he's back on the mound. Making his first major league start in nearly two years Monday night, Buehler went four innings and struck out four in the Dodgers'...

Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win

May. 07, 2024 01:54 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Monday night in Walker Buehler's first major league start in nearly two years. Ohtani became the first big leaguer to reach 11 homers this...

Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers sweep Braves with 5-1 win

May. 05, 2024 20:06 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani went 4 for 4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series. Ohtani launched a hanging curveball from Braves started Max Fried 412 feet over the center field fence for...