Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl was hit by a pitch three times during an 8-4 victory over the New York Mets, tying a major-league record. Despite not recording a hit, Friedl scored twice, while Austin Hays contributed significantly with two home runs, and pitcher Nick Lodolo earned the win after striking out seven over seven innings.
Dodgers' two-way star Shohei Ohtani struggled in his second consecutive three-inning outing on Monday, giving up his first home run of the season and allowing seven batted balls over 95 mph. However, he compensated for his pitching performance with a strong showing at the plate. Need More Context? 🔎
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The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins, highlighted by Shohei Ohtani's two-run homer and Will Smith's pair of solo shots, despite a struggling offense. Ohtani, pitching three innings with three strikeouts, left the game with a 1.50 ERA, but closer Tanner Scott exited with a forearm injury, raising concerns about the bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. Need More Context? 🔎
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The Milwaukee Brewers became the first National League team to reach 60 wins with a 6-0 shutout against the Mariners, extending their winning streak to 11 games. Starter Brandon Woodruff allowed only five hits and struck out five over six innings, while the Brewers scored all their runs in the sixth and eighth innings, relying on extra-base hits instead of home runs. Need More Context? 🔎
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