4th Inning Explosion: After Ohtani’s RBI, Max Muncy delivered a two-run single, Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman also contributed RBIs, and Mookie Betts added another run-single.
Bullpen Shutdown: Ben Casparius earned the win with 3.2 innings of two-run relief, followed by shutdown outings from Alex Vesia, Michael Kopech, Trent Scott, and Kirby Yates, who sealed the game with his second save.
Key Performers
Player Highlights
Shohei Ohtani Pitched 1 inning, allowed 1 run on 2 hits; hit an RBI double & single — finished 2‑for‑4, 2 RBIs
Max Muncy Delivered two-run single during the 4th-inning rally
Ben Casparius Earned the win: 3⅔ IP, 2 ER, 2 SO
Kirby Yates 1 scoreless inning to notch his 2nd save
Dylan Cease Padres starter: 5 IP, 6 ER, 9 K; took hard luck with L
Manny Machado Hit a sacrifice fly and solo homer (his 11th), but was overshadowed
Ohtani’s dual-role performance reminds the baseball world why he’s a generational talent. His return to pitching—although brief—came with velocity and promise, while his offensive heroics were the real story.
Combined with clutch hitting from Muncy and a composed bullpen, the Dodgers move to 44–29 overall, securing a sixth win in eight games and pulling even with the Padres in the series.
Los Angeles looks to ride this momentum through the remainder of the homestand, while San Diego will regroup and seek answers following Cease’s rough outing. For now, it’s the Dodgers who leave Dodgers Stadium with smil.
