Dodgers Win 5-2 Over Twins with Smith Two Homers, Ohtani Blast

Shohei Ohtani played a pivotal role in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, hitting a go-ahead two-run homer in the first inning after allowing a leadoff homer to Byron Buxton. Ohtani pitched three innings, giving up one run on four hits with three strikeouts, marking his return from Tommy John surgery with a 1.50 ERA. Dustin May relieved Ohtani and delivered 4 2/3 scoreless innings with four strikeouts, helping the Dodgers snap a six-game home losing streak. Will Smith contributed significantly with two home runs off Twins starter David Festa, while Andy Pages added another homer in the seventh inning. The Dodgers' bullpen faced challenges late when Tanner Scott left with an injury in the ninth, but Kirby Yates secured the save despite allowing a run. The Twins struggled to capitalize offensively, with Carlos Correa notably failing to connect amid boos from the crowd and being robbed of a potential tying homer by James Outman.