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Ohtani Leads Dodgers to 4-3 Win Over Padres, One Win from NL West Title

Sep 26, 2024, 02:39 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a crucial 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, moving one step closer to clinching the National League West title. Shohei Ohtani played a pivotal role, driving in two runs, including a go-ahead RBI double in the fourth inning and an RBI single in the sixth. Ohtani has been on a hot streak, with 14 hits in his last 19 at-bats and setting a new Dodgers record with his 95th extra-base hit of the season. Kiké Hernández and Gavin Lux also contributed to the offense. The Dodgers' bullpen delivered a dominant performance, and Michael Kopech closed the game with a 101-mph fastball, securing the win. The Dodgers, now leading the NL West by three games, can clinch the division with a win in the series finale against the Padres. Ohtani also stole his 56th base of the season.