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Ohtani's Heroics Lift Dodgers to Series-Ending Victory
8 Sep
Summary
- Dodgers recover from blown no-hitter loss
- Ohtani hits two home runs to spark Dodgers offense
- Dodgers closer Tanner Scott struggles, team seeks new option
On September 9th, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves in a difficult position after blowing a no-hitter and losing the game without recording a single out the previous day. However, the team showed resilience and managed to salvage the final game of their road trip, thanks to a pair of home runs from Shohei Ohtani.
Ohtani's leadoff home run off Tomoyuki Sugano, his 12th such blast of the season, set the tone for the Dodgers' offense and tied him with Mookie Betts for the most leadoff home runs by a Dodger in a single season. Despite the demoralizing loss the day before, the Dodgers remained confident and were able to end the weekend on a high note.
While the Dodgers' offense was able to bounce back, the team's closer situation continues to be a concern. Tanner Scott, in his first year with the team, has blown three save opportunities over the Dodgers' last seven games, leaving the team to explore other options for the closer role. Manager Dave Roberts will base his decision on which players have a proven track record of sustained success within the role.
