LOS ANGELES — Bobby Miller gave up two hits in five strong innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers survived an 0-for-5 outing by Shohei Ohtani to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Thursday night, taking two of three in the interleague matchup between two of baseball’s best teams.
Every Dodger except Ohtani had a hit as the team rapped out 14 hits while winning for the eighth time in 10 games.
The Japanese superstar flied out four times and was retired on a called third strike one night after he hit his 42nd home run and stole his 41st and 42nd bases.
Miller (2-3) allowed three runs, struck out three and walked three.
Evan Phillips pitched the ninth to earn his 17th save.
The Dodgers put up four runs on five hits in the fourth, extending their lead to 5-0.
Chris Taylor singled and Gavin Lux had a ground-rule double to open the inning before both scored on Austin Barnes’ RBI double in his first game back from the injured list. Barnes scored on Mookie Betts’ single. Burch Smith came on and gave up an RBI single to Miguel Rojas.
The Orioles closed to 5-3 in the fifth on Colton Cowser’s three-run shot, just their second hit of the game. They finished with four hits.
Baltimore loaded the bases in the seventh off reliever Daniel Hudson. After two quick outs, he gave up a single to Jackson Holliday and back-to-back walks to Cowser and Adley Rutschman. Blake Treinen came in and got All-Star Gunnar Henderson on a swinging strikeout.
The Dodgers loaded the bases in the eighth and Tommy Edman’s sacrifice fly with two outs extended their lead to 6-3.
Orioles starter Cade Povich (1-7) gave up five runs and 10 hits, struck out three and walked one.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Orioles: RHP Zach Eflin (shoulder) could be in line to start Sunday at Colorado. … LHP Danny Coulombe (biceps) has resumed throwing off the mound.
Dodgers: 1B Freddie Freeman returns Friday at Ariziona after missing three games to rest his broken right middle finger.
UP NEXT
Orioles: RHP Albert Suárez (6-4, 3.18 ERA) makes his first start at Colorado since 2017 on Friday.
Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw (2-2, 3.72) starts Friday.
In a surprising turn of events, the Los Angeles Dodgers managed to defeat the Baltimore Orioles despite a hitless performance by star player Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani, who is known for his impressive hitting abilities as well as his pitching prowess, had a rare off night at the plate, going 0 for 4 in the game.
Despite Ohtani’s struggles, the Dodgers were able to come out on top thanks to strong performances from the rest of the team. Pitcher Clayton Kershaw had a stellar outing, striking out 10 batters over seven innings and only allowing one run. The Dodgers’ offense also came through, with key hits from players like Mookie Betts and Justin Turner driving in runs to secure the win.
This game serves as a reminder that baseball is a team sport, and even when one player is not performing up to their usual standards, the rest of the team can step up to fill the gap. It also highlights the depth and talent of the Dodgers roster, as they were able to overcome Ohtani’s hitless night and still come out victorious.
As for Ohtani, it’s important to remember that even the best players have off nights. His track record speaks for itself, and it’s likely just a blip on the radar in what has otherwise been an outstanding season for the two-way star.
Overall, the Dodgers’ victory over the Orioles despite Ohtani’s hitless performance is a testament to the unpredictable nature of baseball and the resilience of a talented team. It’s a reminder that anything can happen on any given night, and that’s what makes the game so exciting to watch.