Ohtani's Ninth-Inning Homer Lifts Dodgers Over D-Backs

Shohei Ohtani led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 14-11 comeback victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, hitting a three-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a six-run rally. Ohtani went 3-for-6 with two doubles and four RBIs, tying for the MLB lead with 12 home runs after hitting four in his last five games. The Dodgers now share the best record in baseball at 26-13 and lead the NL West by one game. Ohtani has achieved double-digit home runs in five straight seasons and is among a select group with at least 10 home runs and 10 stolen bases in their team's first 36 games. His surge has been crucial for the Dodgers, particularly with Teoscar Hernandez sidelined by injury. Ohtani now boasts a .304/.408/.655 slash line, 12 home runs, 20 RBIs, and an MLB-leading 43 runs scored in 37 games.