Shohei Ohtani Steps Up as Dodgers Navigate Mookie Betts' Absence

With Betts sidelined for 6-8 weeks, Ohtani and teammates rise to the challenge to keep Dodgers competitive.

• Mookie Betts will miss 6-8 weeks due to a fractured left hand from a hit by pitch.
• Shohei Ohtani, now leading off, had a standout performance with three hits and an RBI.
• Miguel Rojas will take over shortstop duties, contributing both defensively and offensively.
• Freddie Freeman and Will Smith continue to provide strong support in the lineup.
• The Dodgers maintain their lead in the NL West despite key injuries to Betts and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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