Dodgers Walk It Off Against Twins with 9th-Inning Rally: 4–3 at Dodger Stadium

⚡ Ohtani Strikes Early with Another Blast

The game got off to a hot start for the Dodgers. After Mookie Betts flew out, Shohei Ohtani launched his 37th home run of the season, extending his streak to five consecutive games with a homer. His deep shot to center field gave the Dodgers an early 1–0 lead.

💥 Twins Answer Back: Royce Lewis Goes Deep

Minnesota tied things up in the top of the third when Royce Lewis sent a solo homer over the left field wall. Though the Dodgers pitching staff racked up strikeouts, the Twins capitalized on their few scoring chances.

⚔️ Dodgers Regain the Lead, Twins Respond

In the bottom of the seventh, Freddie Freeman led off with a single and stole second, setting up an RBI single by Tommy Edman to make it 2–1 for the Dodgers. But the lead didn’t last. In the eighth, with the bases loaded and no outs, Willi Castro grounded into a double play to tie the game, and Harrison Bader came through with a clutch RBI single to put the Twins ahead 3–2.

🧨 Ninth-Inning Chaos: Freeman Walks It Off

Down by a run in the bottom of the ninth with two outs, the Dodgers mounted a comeback. Mookie Betts singled, Shohei Ohtani was intentionally walked, and Esteury Ruiz worked a walk to load the bases. Then came Freddie Freeman, who lined a base hit to left field, scoring Betts and Ohtani for the thrilling walk-off victory.

🔍 Game Highlights

• Ohtani hit his 37th home run and extended his homer streak to five games

• Freeman had two hits, including the game-winning single

• Dodgers pitching recorded 14 strikeouts

• Ruiz and Freeman each stole a base, playing key roles in the late-game pressure

📊 Final Score:

Dodgers 4 – 3 Twins

The Dodgers proved once again they thrive under pressure, sealing another thrilling win in front of their home crowd. With Ohtani’s power and Freeman’s clutch bat, Los Angeles continues to show they’re built to win close games.