The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled away early, capitalizing on a three‑run burst from Shohei Ohtani that turned a tight contest into a 9‑4 win over the Athletics.
Clutch Performances Light Up Tuesday Night
Ohtani, who went 2‑for‑5 at the plate, added three RBIs to his line and now sits at 18 homers for the season, underscoring his dual‑threat role as both slugger and pitcher.
He is slated to take the mound in the middle game of the series on Wednesday, a start that could further shape the Dodgers’ playoff positioning.
Across the league, the Chicago Cubs edged the San Diego Padres 3‑2 in a game that swung in the bottom of the ninth.
Seiya Suzuki delivered a walk‑off single that capped a two‑run rally, after having doubled in the fourth and driven in a run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth.
Suzuki finished the night 2‑for‑4 with two RBIs, while starter Shota Imanaga worked 6‑1/3 innings, allowing just two runs on nine hits and striking out four, though he did not earn the decision.
The performances highlight the impact of Japanese players in the day’s marquee matchups, with both Ohtani and Suzuki playing pivotal roles for their respective clubs.