Mets Overcome Ohtani Homer to Win Series vs Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani continued his strong offensive performance by hitting a 411-foot home run off Mets ace Kodai Senga early in the game, tying him for the MLB lead with 18 home runs this season. Despite Ohtani's power, the Mets rallied with a two-run homer from Pete Alonso and solid pitching by Senga, who settled down after the early home run to deliver 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball, leading New York to a 3-1 victory over the Dodgers. The Mets' defense also played a crucial role, including key assists by Tyrone Taylor and Juan Soto, helping to stymie the Dodgers' offense. This win gave the Mets a series victory over the defending World Series champion Dodgers, who have now lost six of nine games. Additionally, Ohtani threw live batting practice for the first time since his Tommy John surgery, showing encouraging signs with a 97 mph fastball. Meanwhile, Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki also made headlines with a game-winning three-run homer in a comeback win over the Reds, highlighting the impact of Japanese players in MLB this season.