Dodgers Defeat Guardians 7-2 as Ohtani Hits Leadoff Homer

Shohei Ohtani continues to make baseball history as he aims to extend his streak of consecutive games with a leadoff home run while leading the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Cleveland Guardians. Ohtani, who leads the National League with 19 homers and is a top MVP contender, helped the Dodgers secure a 7-2 win over the Guardians, improving their record to 33-21. The Dodgers' pitching ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six strong innings, while Cleveland's starter Gavin Williams took the loss. The upcoming matchup features Dodgers' Dustin May, who has shown effective strikeout ability despite some recent issues, against Cleveland's Tanner Bibee, the Guardians' new pitching ace. The Guardians, with a 29-24 record, have struggled offensively at home, making a low-scoring game likely. Ohtani's performance remains a key factor for the Dodgers as they lead the National League West and look to maintain their strong standing.