Shohei Ohtani continued his push toward a second straight 50-homer season, hitting his 49th long ball as part of a decisive rally that lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 13-7 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night at Oracle Park. The Dodgers erased an early three-run deficit with a six-run outburst in the fifth inning to strengthen their lead in the National League West.
Oddsmakers had Los Angeles favored entering the game, listing the Dodgers at -140 on the moneyline with the Giants at +120. The over/under was set at 8.5 runs, and the teams combined for 20, easily clearing that figure.
Ohtani’s home run came in the third inning, a 454-foot drive to straightaway center field that trimmed San Francisco’s early advantage. He added a single in the first inning to extend his on-base streak to 18 games. The two-way star now sits just one shy of the 50-homer milestone he first reached last season.
The Dodgers were trailing 4-1 after three innings against Giants starter Logan Webb. The San Francisco ace, who entered with 14 wins, was tagged for multiple hits in the middle innings and was chased in the fifth. That frame proved decisive for Los Angeles, which sent 10 batters to the plate. Teoscar Hernández delivered the key blow with a two-run double to give the Dodgers the lead, while Mookie Betts added an RBI single and Miguel Rojas later drove in two more with a double in the sixth to widen the margin.
Edgardo Henriquez earned his first career win in relief, striking out the side in order during the fourth inning. His effort stabilized the game after veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw exited after three innings, allowing four runs on five hits. The short outing raised questions about whether it might have been his final start at Oracle Park, where he has long been a central figure in the rivalry.
Max Muncy provided a moment of concern in the sixth when he was struck near the ear by a pitch from Matt Gage. After receiving medical attention, the third baseman remained in the game. The Dodgers’ offense continued to press the advantage, finishing with 13 runs on the night.
For San Francisco, Patrick Bailey followed up his walk-off grand slam from the previous game with a two-run double in the fourth, briefly restoring momentum for the home team. Jerar Encarnación, returning from the injured list, contributed an RBI groundout in the first inning. However, the Giants’ offense was unable to keep pace with Los Angeles once the bullpen took over.
The loss kept the Giants a half-game behind the New York Mets for the final National League wild-card position. San Francisco has struggled to find consistency late in the season, while Los Angeles has shown resilience in extending its division lead.
The series will conclude Sunday with Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (2-3, 3.21 ERA) scheduled to face Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (11-6, 3.32 ERA).
