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Shohei Ohtani's Walk-Off Homer Extends Dodgers' Historic 8-0 Start

The Dodgers overcame a five-run deficit and defensive struggles to defeat the Braves 6-5, setting a new MLB record for defending champions.

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Shohei Ohtani celebrates after blasting a solo walk-off home run to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves.
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Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning on his bobblehead night, securing the Dodgers' 6-5 win over the Braves.
  • The Dodgers are now 8-0 to start the season, the best opening record by any defending World Series champion in MLB history.
  • Max Muncy redeemed two early throwing errors with a game-tying two-run double in the eighth inning.
  • The Dodgers' bullpen delivered five scoreless innings, keeping the team in contention after an early five-run deficit.
  • The Braves remain winless this season, extending their losing streak to seven games.