Ohtani and Betts homer as Dodgers complete sweep of Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on August 12, securing a three-game sweep. Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer, marking his 27th of the season, while Mookie Betts also contributed with a home run and two hits. Eric Lauer pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one earned run. Freddy Freeman remained in the game after a fall, and Landon Knack notched a save in his major league debut. The Royals have now lost 10 of their last 13 games.
- •Dodgers sweep Royals with a 4-2 win on August 12.
- •Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts each hit home runs.
- •Eric Lauer pitched effectively, striking out six batters.
- •Freddy Freeman stayed in after a fall during the game.
- •Royals have lost four straight games and 10 of 13.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Homers from Ohtani and Betts power Dodgers to a 4-2 victory and a sweep of the Royals
"Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory Wednesday night. Freddie Freeman stayed in the game for LA after a scary moment in the eighth inning when he fell down the Royals’ dugout stairs while trying to catch Isaac Collins’ foul popup.
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