Overview
- Ohtani delivered a two-run, 448-foot homer to right-center that gave the Dodgers a lead in their 7-6 win over the Rockies on Aug. 18.
- The Dodgers held on after late Colorado rallies in the eighth and ninth innings to secure the victory.
- Ohtani’s 30th homer extends his streak to six straight seasons with 30 or more long balls and underscores his ongoing offensive impact.
- He threw a 35-pitch bullpen session after missing pitching duty with left knee inflammation since June 11, and Dave Roberts said a live batting practice is likely next though no pitching date is set.
- Roster notes from the game include Tanner Scott recording the save after Edwin Díaz was placed on the injured list, and other Japanese hitters Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto also homered that day with Okamoto setting a Blue Jays rookie home run mark.