Shohei Ohtani’s 11th homer caps Dodgers’ nine-run first inning during rout of Angels
The Dodgers achieved a dominant 9-2 victory over the Angels, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's two-run home run during a nine-run first inning. Ohtani's homer marked his 11th of the season and contributed to the Dodgers' most productive inning in nearly five years. The win solidified the Dodgers' lead in the National League West, maintaining an eight-game advantage over the Padres.
- ▪The Dodgers scored nine runs in the first inning against the Angels.
- ▪Shohei Ohtani hit his 11th home run of the season during this inning.
- ▪The victory extended the Dodgers' lead in the National League West to eight games.
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MLB Shohei Ohtani’s 11th homer caps Dodgers’ nine-run first inning during rout of Angels By Dylan Hernandez Published June 7, 2026, 1:27 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Batting practice on Saturday extended into the game for the Dodgers. A two-run home run by Shohei Ohtani punctuated a nine-run first inning for the two-time defending champions, who went on to claim a 9-2 victory over the Angels at Uniqlo Field. This wasn’t a baseball game. This was a pride of lions mauling a defenseless warthog. 3 Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the Dodgers’ June 6 game.
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