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Hernandez’s Homer Lifts Dodgers in Boston as Ohtani’s HR Streak Ends

Los Angeles enters a nine-game road trip with a four-game cushion atop the NL West

Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates with designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17,left) and shortstop Mookie Betts (50) after hitting a game winning RBI single in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates a solo home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Jul 23, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates a solo home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ohtani’s five-game home run streak tied a Dodgers franchise record but concluded without a homer in Friday’s 5-2 win at Fenway Park.
  • Teoscar Hernandez broke a 3-3 deadlock with a two-run blast in the eighth inning to put Los Angeles ahead.
  • Emmet Sheehan delivered five shutout innings and the bullpen combined for three scoreless frames to secure the victory.
  • Ohtani remains the National League leader with 37 homers and has also made six starts with a 1.50 ERA this season.
  • The Dodgers carry a four-game NL West lead into their long road swing with the July 31 trade deadline looming and bullpen upgrades under review.