Dodgers complete sweep of Royals with home run barrage

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory on August 12, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The game featured three home runs from the Dodgers, including a two-run shot from Shohei Ohtani that gave LA the lead. The Royals took the lead twice, but strong offensive play from the Dodgers in the third and fifth innings secured the win. Eric Lauer pitched six solid innings for the Dodgers, and Landon Knack closed out the game without allowing further runs.

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