Dodgers Regain NL West, Giants' Schmitt Makes History

The Los Angeles Dodgers reclaimed the NL West lead with an 11-5 win over the San Francisco Giants, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's two home runs and Clayton Kershaw moving within 12 strikeouts of 3,000. Casey Schmitt made Giants history with grand slams in back-to-back games, though his second came in a blowout loss to the Dodgers. Dodgers offense, boosted by Mookie Betts and emerging outfielder Andy Pages, proved too much for Giants pitching. In a separate game, the Dodgers edged the Padres 8-6 in a heated contest featuring multiple hit batsmen and ejections, including manager Dave Roberts. Andy Pages also starred in that win, reinforcing his role as a key everyday player. These matchups reflect the intensity of the Dodgers-Giants rivalry and showcase significant individual milestones for both teams.