RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 2 sourcesThe Los Angeles Dodgers’ loss on Tuesday made superstar Shohei Ohtani the first MLB player to have three or more hits, three or more RBIs, a leadoff homer and an intentional walk in a losing effort since intentional walks became official in 1955.
Ohtani got the Dodgers off to a dream start in the bottom of the first inning, launching a 432-foot homer to grant the Dodgers an early lead. He stepped back up to the plate in the third inning, but the Mariners opted not to pitch to him with Dalton Rushing on second base and gave him a free trip to first base.
In the fourth inning, Ohtani logged his second RBI of the game with a single to center field, which could very well have scored another run. His final at-bat of the day came in the bottom of the ninth, as the Dodgers tried to mount a comeback after falling behind, 7-5.
After a leadoff single from catcher Dalton Rushing, Ohtani roped a double into the right-center field gap for his third hit and RBI of the day. Unfortunately, the Dodgers couldn’t bring home Ohtani as they lost, 7-6.
Ohtani isn’t unfamiliar with an O’Doyle-esque stat such as this, as he frequently found himself on the wrong side of history during his time with the Angels. The Dodgers, though, aren’t in the same position as the Angels were during Ohtani’s tenure in Anaheim, and will aim to battle back in the second game of the series at 7:10 p.m. PT on Wednesday.
Jul 28, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs after hitting a double during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
Is Shohei Ohtani Still Slumping?
Since the All-Star break, when Ohtani got a lubricant injection into his knee, he hasn’t looked quite the same at the plate, but Tuesday was a solid step in the right direction for the reigning MVP.
Prior to Tuesday, Ohtani had only recorded seven hits in his previous 38 at-bats, ranging back to the fist game after the All-Star Game. His showing Tuesday improved those numbers to 10-for-42, which still has him batting below .250, but he hit his first homer since the break and doubled his RBI total from the previous nine games stretch.
Ohtani will look to continue producing in Wednesday’s game, where he will almost certainly be at the top of the Dodgers’ lineup.
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