Ohtani Hits MLB-Leading 17th Homer as Dodgers Lose Fourth Straight

Shohei Ohtani continues to lead MLB with his 17th home run of the season, hitting a 389-foot solo shot during the Los Angeles Dodgers' 9-5 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking the Dodgers' fourth consecutive defeat. Despite Ohtani's offensive efforts, which also included 10 stolen bases this season, the Dodgers have struggled, allowing the Philadelphia Phillies to overtake them in the National League standings. Arizona’s strong performance featured multiple two-run home runs and solid pitching from Brandon Pfaadt, who limited the Dodgers to three runs over six innings. Meanwhile, Mookie Betts contributed two solo home runs for the Dodgers, but their late scoring was not enough to overcome Arizona's early lead. In other recent Dodgers news, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Dodgers 11-9, spoiling Clayton Kershaw's season debut and taking the first two games of their series, the first time since 2012 the Angels won a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Despite strong individual performances from Dodgers players like Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages, the team has faced significant challenges both offensively and on the mound this season.