Shohei Ohtani Breaks Dodgers Record with 31 Home Runs Before All-Star Break in Loss to Brewers
Shohei Ohtani hit his 31st home run of the season, setting a Dodgers franchise record before the All-Star Break, but Los Angeles fell 3-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers.
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⚾ Ohtani Shines with Record-Breaking Homer, but Dodgers Suffer Fifth Straight Loss
Milwaukee, WI – July 8, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers stumbled once again, falling 3-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Despite the loss, the night belonged to Shohei Ohtani, who blasted his 31st home run of the season — the most ever by a Dodgers player before the All-Star break.
💣 Ohtani Sets Franchise Record: 31 Home Runs Before the Break
Ohtani wasted no time making history, launching a 431-foot solo shot to center field in the first inning. It was his ninth leadoff home run of the year and propelled him past Cody Bellinger’s previous pre-break record of 30 set in 2019.
🧊 Misiorowski Silences Dodgers’ Bats
Ohtani’s milestone was the lone bright spot for a Dodgers offense that struggled all night. Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski turned in a dominant performance for the Brewers, striking out 12 batters over six innings while allowing just four hits and one run. His overpowering presence kept the Dodgers in check from start to finish.
🧮 Brewers Capitalize on Key Moments
Milwaukee took the lead in the fourth inning with back-to-back RBI singles from Andrew Vaughn and Isaac Collins. Sal Frelick added insurance with a solo homer in the eighth inning.
Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitched six innings, surrendering two runs on six hits with three strikeouts and one walk. While solid, his outing wasn't backed by offense, and he was tagged with the loss.
📉 Dodgers Drop Fifth Straight
This marks the Dodgers' fifth consecutive loss, raising concerns as they head toward the All-Star break. Still, Ohtani’s record-setting performance offers hope that the second half of the season could spark a turnaround for the team.
📝 Match Recap
Final Score: Brewers 3 – Dodgers 1
Ohtani’s HR: 31st of the season – a new Dodgers record before the All-Star Break
Losing Streak: Dodgers have lost 5 in a row
Player of the Game: Jacob Misiorowski (12 Ks, 6 IP)
Next Game: Dodgers aim to snap their skid in Game 3 of the series tomorrow