The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani continued his impressive form, leading his team to an 8-5 come-from-behind victory over the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. The win marked a crucial bounce-back effort for the Dodgers, who had struggled in their previous matchups against the Yankees.
Ohtani’s dominance was on full display, as he homered twice and added another blast to ignite a four-run rally that sparked the victory. His 15th home run of the month has tied a franchise record for most home runs in May, solidifying his position as one of the best players in the game.
“Ohtani’s impressive,” Yankees slugger Aaron Judge said. “He’s one of the best players in the game for a reason. What he can do in the box and on the basepath is special.”
The Dodgers’ victory came after a dominant performance from Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who had previously held a 5-2 lead before the Dodgers rallied to take the win.
“It was just pretty good baseball,” said Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who delivered an opposite-field RBI double in the rally. “To score that many runs off him is very hard to do. And it’s a testament to Shohei, who is hitting home runs all over the place.”
The win marked the third time this season the Dodgers have come from behind to take a victory, and it was a crucial test of their resolve in the face of adversity.
With Ohtani expected to join the rotation soon after the All-Star break, the Dodgers are looking to make a strong push for the postseason. For now, they’ll savor this thrilling comeback victory and look to build on their momentum heading into the weekend series against the Yankees.
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