How many home runs has Shohei Ohtani hit this season?

Shohei Ohtani has hit 39 home runs so far this season, putting him just one behind the National League leader.

How did Ohtani perform on the mound in the Dodgers-Cardinals game?

Ohtani pitched 4 innings, giving up only 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 8 batters.

Which two future Hall of Famers are set to face off in the upcoming Dodgers-Blue Jays game?

Max Scherzer of the Blue Jays and Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers are scheduled to pitch against each other in the upcoming matchup between the two division leaders.

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Shohei Ohtani Hits 39th Homer, Closing in on NL Lead

7 Aug

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Summary

Ohtani hits 39th home run, one behind NL leader
Ohtani pitches 4 innings, gives up 1 run and strikes out 8
Dodgers-Cardinals game part of a series, Dodgers lost 5-3

Shohei Ohtani Hits 39th Homer, Closing in on NL Lead

As of August 7th, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers have dropped the final game of their series against the St. Louis Cardinals, falling 5-3 at Dodger Stadium. The loss puts the Dodgers at 66-49, but they still lead the National League West.

Despite the defeat, it was a standout day for Dodgers' two-way player Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and two RBIs. His 39th home run of the season puts him just one behind Kyle Schwarber for the National League lead.

In addition to his offensive heroics, Ohtani also took the mound, tossing four innings and giving up just one run on two hits. He walked none and struck out eight batters. As he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery, Ohtani is steadily building up his pitch count, with the hope that he'll be ready to contribute on the mound during the playoffs.

The Dodgers will look to bounce back on Friday night when they host the Toronto Blue Jays in a battle of division leaders. The game will feature a matchup of future Hall of Famers, with Max Scherzer taking the mound for the Blue Jays and Clayton Kershaw pitching for the Dodgers.

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