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Shohei Ohtani Ties MLB Home Run Lead in Dodgers’ Record 19-2 Win Over Athletics

Ohtani hit two home runs and drove in six runs on bobblehead night, while the Dodgers set a franchise record for runs against an AL opponent.

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Hyeseong Kim #6 of the Los Angeles Dodgers singles against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, May 16, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG)
Athletics pitcher Jason Alexander (49) watches a two-run home run hit by Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani (17) during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani’s two-homer performance brought his season total to 15, tying him with Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber for the MLB lead.
  • The Dodgers scored 19 runs, their highest total ever against an American League opponent, powered by five home runs and 18 hits.
  • Backup catcher Jhonny Pereda pitched the eighth inning for the Athletics and struck out Ohtani with an 89.4 mph fastball, keeping the ball as a souvenir.
  • Hyeseong Kim reached base five times and scored three runs, while rookie Dalton Rushing recorded two hits in his MLB debut.
  • The Dodgers improved to a league-best 17-4 home record and remain tied for the NL West lead, showcasing dominant offensive form over recent games.