Shohei Ohtani’s two-way heroics lift Dodgers to series win over Padres
Shohei Ohtani delivered an impressive performance, leading the Dodgers to a 4-0 victory over the Padres. He hit a leadoff home run and pitched five scoreless innings, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. This win allowed the Dodgers to maintain their position at the top of the National League West division.
- ▪Ohtani hit a historic leadoff home run on the first pitch of the game.
- ▪He pitched five scoreless innings, retiring the first nine batters he faced.
- ▪The Dodgers secured their sixth shutout of the season with this win.
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MLB Shohei Ohtani’s two-way heroics lift Dodgers to series win over Padres By Jack Harris Published May 20, 2026, 11:35 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google SAN DIEGO –– Shohei Ohtani raked at the start of the night. He roared when his outing as a pitcher was over. Then, he and the Dodgers rolled to a series win in San Diego. Nearly a month removed from his last two-way start, the two-way star was at the center of it all, lifting the Dodgers to a 4-0 win over the Padres with a leadoff home run and five scoreless innings pitched. For one majestic night, he quieted all the early-season concern about the toll of his dueling roles. It had been a minute since Ohtani last had a game like this. 5 Shohei Ohtani raked at the start of the night.
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