Shohei Ohtani, who is playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, contributed to the team’s 7-game winning streak.
Ohtani started as the designated hitter in the home game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, on the 2nd (Korean time).
After grounding out to second base in the first inning and to shortstop in the third inning, Ohtani came to bat as the leadoff hitter in the sixth inning, trailing 0-1, and reached base with a single to right field. He crossed home plate on Mookie Betts’ two-run homer. In the seventh inning, with two outs and no runners on base, he grounded out to second, leaving a sense of regret.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers achieved a 3-1 comeback victory over Atlanta, extending their winning streak to 7 games since the season opener.
The Dodgers' starting lineup consisted of Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman, Teoscar Hernández, Will Smith, Kiké Hernández, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pahes, and Chris Taylor.
Atlanta's batting order included Michael Harris, Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Marcel Ozuna, Ozzie Albies, Drake Baldwin, Brian De La Cruz, Jarred Kelenic, and Nick Allen.
In the second inning, Atlanta capitalized on a single to right-center by Marcel Ozuna and a walk by Drake Baldwin to set up a first-and-second base situation with one out. A ground ball by Brian De La Cruz was mishandled by the shortstop, allowing Atlanta to score the first run.
Trailing 0-1 in the sixth inning, the Dodgers succeeded in a comeback, scoring 2-1 on Mookie Betts’ two-run homer to left and extending the lead to 3-1 with a timely hit from Will Smith.
Dodgers starter Dustin May earned the victory after pitching 5 innings, allowing 1 hit, 3 walks, striking out 6, and giving up 1 run. Mookie Betts became the hero of the victory with his two-run homer.
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