Shohei Ohtani's First Home Run at Home Field Leads Dodgers to Victory Over Rangers
Shohei Ohtani hit his first home run at Dodger Stadium and extended his on-base streak to 45 games, powering the Los Angeles Dodgers to an 11-3 record as they defeated the Texas Rangers.
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According to the Associated Press, the Dodgers, seeking to defend their Major League Baseball World Series championship, have the best start in the league with an 11-3 record. Today's starting pitcher, Emmet Sheehan, pitched 6 innings, allowing only 4 hits and striking out 6 batters. Catcher Will Smith reached base 4 times and scored two runs.
For the Rangers, Brandon Nimmo had the best performance with a leadoff home run, a two-run homer, and a double. The Rangers have lost 6 of their last 9 games and have suffered 2 consecutive losses at Dodger Stadium.
Besides Nimmo, other Rangers batters struggled, with Josh Jung managing a single in the 6th inning as the only other hit.
In the top of the 1st inning, Nimmo hit his 15th career leadoff home run off Sheehan's second pitch. However, Ohtani responded in the bottom half of the inning with a home run to right field.
This was not only Ohtani's first homer at Dodger Stadium this season but also extended his consecutive on-base streak to 45 games. The four-time MVP, after going six consecutive games without a homer, has hit four homers in his last eight games.
Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter struggled in this game, failing to complete 4 innings before being removed. He allowed a total of 5 runs, gave up 5 hits, and issued 4 walks. (Translator: Zheng Shiyun) 1150412
For the Rangers, Brandon Nimmo had the best performance with a leadoff home run, a two-run homer, and a double. The Rangers have lost 6 of their last 9 games and have suffered 2 consecutive losses at Dodger Stadium.
Besides Nimmo, other Rangers batters struggled, with Josh Jung managing a single in the 6th inning as the only other hit.
In the top of the 1st inning, Nimmo hit his 15th career leadoff home run off Sheehan's second pitch. However, Ohtani responded in the bottom half of the inning with a home run to right field.
This was not only Ohtani's first homer at Dodger Stadium this season but also extended his consecutive on-base streak to 45 games. The four-time MVP, after going six consecutive games without a homer, has hit four homers in his last eight games.
Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter struggled in this game, failing to complete 4 innings before being removed. He allowed a total of 5 runs, gave up 5 hits, and issued 4 walks. (Translator: Zheng Shiyun) 1150412