Ohtani's 350th Career Homer Not Enough as Dodgers Fall to Diamondbacks, Suffer Third Straight Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani launched a solo home run in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking his 22nd blast of the season and the 350th of his combined career in Japan and MLB. Despite Ohtani's offensive contribution, the Dodgers fell to a 5-3 defeat, extending their losing streak to three games and suffering a series sweep.

Ohtani connected on a 89.1 mph four-seam fastball from Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt, sending the ball an estimated 437 feet to center field with a launch speed of 111.8 mph. This homer was his 48th in Nippon Professional Baseball and 350th overall. Later in the game, Ohtani added a double, finishing the day 2-for-4 with both hits being for extra bases.

The Dodgers initially led 3-0 after an RBI double by utility player Tommy Edman in the third inning. However, the Diamondbacks rallied, scoring one run in the fifth inning aided by a fielding error from Dodgers center fielder Andy Pages. In the sixth inning, a throwing error by third baseman Max Muncy allowed the tying run to score, followed by an RBI single that gave Arizona the lead.

Arizona extended their lead in the ninth inning with a solo home run. The Dodgers' defensive miscues proved costly, contributing significantly to the loss. Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan pitched 5.1 innings, allowing 3 runs (1 earned), while reliever Edgardo Henriquez took the loss after giving up a run in 0.2 innings.

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Shohei Ohtani CRUSHES the first pitch he sees for a leadoff homer