Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 3-0 victory against the Kansas City Royals in a game that saw Shohei Ohtani shine with a two-homer performance. Ohtani, who now has 19 homers this season, displayed his power by hitting two home runs in the game. Tyler Glasnow pitched a stellar seven innings, allowing only three hits to the Royals.
The win, however, was overshadowed by a significant injury to Dodgers' star player Mookie Betts. Betts had to leave the game in the seventh inning after being hit by a pitch that broke a bone in his left hand. Manager Dave Roberts expressed his disappointment over the injury, acknowledging Betts' exceptional performance this season.
In addition to Betts' injury, the Dodgers faced another setback as right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto was placed on the injured list due to a strained rotator cuff. Despite these challenges, Freddie Freeman also contributed to the team's victory with a home run.
Bobby Witt Jr., who leads the majors with a .327 batting average, managed one of the three hits for the Royals. The young shortstop has been on a hot streak, recording hits in 26 of his last 28 games.
Ohtani's impressive display continued as he hit a 451-foot home run in the third inning and followed it up with another homer later in the game. Freeman added to the excitement by hitting a solo shot to right-center, marking the third time this season that Ohtani and Freeman have hit back-to-back home runs.
Glasnow's dominant pitching performance, with nine strikeouts, earned him his first victory in over a month. Evan Phillips closed out the game with his 10th save of the season.
Looking ahead, the Royals will send RHP Alec Marsh to the mound for a three-game series against Oakland, while the Dodgers will travel to Colorado for a series starting Monday with LHP James Paxton set to start.
Despite the challenges faced by both teams, the game showcased the talent and resilience of the players as they continue to compete at the highest level in Major League Baseball.
