Game car that ranks first in the LAD district, Ohtani 3G consecutive home runs, 42nd consecutive game against local rivals for 5 consecutive losses
Aug 12, 2025
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Ohtani played as a leadoff designated hitter in the first of three consecutive away games against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on the 12th (Korea Standard Time) and recorded 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 run and 1 walk in 3 at-bats, including a home run. But all of themJuss was thrashed 4-7.
Ohtani's fourth and eighth game this season against 'Friends', which he has been with for six years.
Earlier, in the three consecutive games held at Dodger Stadium on May 17-19, the Dodgers lost three consecutive games. At that time, Ohtani hit five hits in 14 at-bats and one home run in the three consecutive games. The Dodgers have won five consecutive games against the Angels since Sept. 5 last year. After Ohtani's transfer, the Dodgers faced the Angels eight times and were inferior with two wins and six losses.
On the other hand, Ohtani played in all eight games against the Angels and showed a batting average of 0.323 (10 hits in 31 at-bats), four homers, eight RBIs and six walks. He is so cold-hearted toward his mother's family. Ohtani plays well, but the Dodgers are not using any strength against their rival in the Freeway Series.
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Ohtani grounded out to second base in his first at-bat in the top of the first inning. At ball count 3B1S, he pulled hard on right-hander Jose Soriano's fifth pitch into the body, 98.7 miles sinker, but headed in front of second baseman at a speed of 100.1 miles.
He struck out after two outs in the third inning, trailing 0-2. On the full count, Soriano's sixth pitch on a 86.9-mile knuckle curve that dropped toward his body, misfiring his bat. In the third at-bat in the fifth inning, Soriano threw all the balls and got on base with a straight walk, but he couldn't reach home due to the failure of a follow-up hit.
The home run was one after the top of the eighth inning, trailing 1-7. With the Angels pitcher changed to right-hander Sean Anderson in the eighth inning, Ohtani pulled an 89.5-mile slider that penetrated his body for the sixth pitch in the full count and easily crossed the right-center fence. The launch angle was 33 degrees, the batting speed was 100 miles, and the distance was 389 feet.
Ohtani drew an arch for three consecutive games following the Toronto Blue Jays on the 10th and 11th, recording 42 home runs this season.
On the same day, Schwarber hit a superior two-run shot in the eighth inning with a 2-1 lead over the Cincinnati Reds, marking his 42nd home run as well. The two big guns have narrowed the gap with Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh (45), who ranks first in home runs in both leagues, to three.
The Dodgers followed 4-7 with Max Muncy's superior three-run shot on the first and third base chances, which were made by Mookie Betts' left-handed hit after Ohtani's home run and Will Smith's heavy hit after two outs, but the game was already on the wane.
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Yamamoto threw a 95.9-mile fastball to the outside of the first pitch from the leader Jack Neto in the bottom of the first inning and was hit with a pre-emptive solo shot that flew well over the right-center fence. After one out, Mike Trout was walked after a full count, and Taylor Ward was also allowed to walk a full count, putting him on the verge of first and second bases. Then, he gave up a right-handed hit to Yoan Moncada, widening the score gap to 0-2.
Yamamoto, who allowed no runs in the second, third and fourth innings, gave up four hits, a walk, and a walk in the bottom of the fifth inning, leaving the mound trailing 0-6.
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However, things have changed for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers, who struggled with 10 wins and 12 losses in the second half of the year, maintained the top spot in the NL West with 68 wins and 51 losses, but the gap with the second-place San Diego Padres (67 wins and 52 losses) narrowed to one game.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
